Has anyone experienced coughing up thick saliva after having had botox for drooling.
My husband complains of thick ‘gloop’ down the back of his throat which he feels is causing his many tablets to get stuck there. He has had this problem for a while before receiving Botox treatment to help keep his head from drooping rather than drool. I try to makdd we sure he takes his antihistamines regularly in case that helps
Yeah, I had the same issue after getting botox for drooling. I remember coughing up thick saliva for a few weeks, and it was really uncomfortable. It eventually settled down for me, but definitely check in with your doctor if it sticks around or gets worse.
My husband who has had PD for 10years is experiencing drooling which is getting worse. He has had several Botox treatments but this made little difference. Last year he took part in the Cue Band trial and for several months his drooling was well controlled but recently it doesn’t seem to be so effective. Are there any other treatments anyone can recommend?
My other question is can anyone recommend what to use to remove saliva stains from clothing? I use Ace but this doesn’t always remove the stains
Does anyone get confused and sometimes hilucinates. Andvanothe symtom is bad constipation.my husband was diagnosed in may 2022.he was 75…its a terrible desease isentbit.i woyld appreciate any replys.thanks
I am postings with the hope someone has any extra
advice for drooling. It is now getting my husband down.
Consultant is against the eye drops because of side effects.
I posted on here because couldn’t work out website to start own topic. Appreciate your advice.
Hi rich, I am wondering if the beech band may help?
Re the BeechBand, hubby has had one on for 5 weeks now [not as good as we hoped], but it does nothing at all for drooling. He was given the atropine drops by his nurse, this seems to be the first port of call. He’s using them judiciously to try to mitigate more side effects.
Rachi1 I can’t understand why your consultant won’t prescribe the drops as all other meds for drooling have more side effects?
All PD meds have side effects , some are quite awful as is PD itself.
washing soda crystals with a little bit of soap powder leave in soak overnight should be good in the morning , also I use pink spray stuff for clothes that seems to sword but I do find wash in soda best
Update on atropine, hubby has denture implants and the atropine under the tongue has cause the gums to become swollen and sore. He’s using gengigel first aid to help them to heal.
My husband is going through packs of peppermint extra chewing gum. It works when he is awake but when he goes off into a deep sleep during the day his mouth hangs open and can’t stop the drooling but I have noticed it is not as bad since he has been chewing. He wouldn’t use it at night in bed obviously.
@FRANH Hubby does the same, he’s quite partial to the new blueberry and watermelon flavours :). Plus he also uses extra strong mints. Both do help a bit.
I posted a month ago regarding my husbands drooling since then they have added one more Co beneldopa (4 to 5) and the drooling has near stopped. Just hope it continues.
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Thank you for sharing an update with the group @Rach1 we are pleased to hear this has been effective and helped manage your husband’s symptoms.
Take care
Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team