I have a problem with excessive saliva. Has anyone dealt with this?

Diana
Diana on Tuesday, April 11 2017
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Jenny recently posted this question in Facebook. I htought that you may be interested in some of the answers.

Michael Shaw Yes, constantly and dribbling too as the muscles around the mouth have been weakened by the stroke. My GP suggested doing exercises with your mouth such as extending your mouth and smiling a lot. It does help and you will find people will smile back at you so it's win/win.

 

Hollie Bevan Consult your local speech pathologist/ therapist. They will be able to assist you

 

Julie Collins One of my husband's neurologists prescribed Atropine drops which go under the tongue. He has 2 drops in the morning and 2 drops when he goes to bed. We certainly notice the difference if he hasn't had them. This is usually prescribed as an eye drop. Have a chat to your neurologist or GP to discuss it's suitability for you.

 

William Younger My wife drinking pineapple juice made some differences

 

Diana 

 

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jenny

Diana Thankyou for your post re saliva problems. I work with my speech therapist with exercises. My swallowing has greatly improved so I find I can swallow some of the saliva. I  have tried DITROPAN that is most effective but I do not like the side effects so rarely use that medication. I will talk to my GP re the ATROPINE. I am reluctant to try the pineapple juice because of my diabetes.  My speech has improved since having greater control over the saliva.  jENNY

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