Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
I hope the treatment works and works well for your husband.
Sucking on lemon wedges regulates saliva production and reduces excess saliva formation.
Some herbal remedies such as Cortex Mori Radicis and Rhizome Atractylodis Macrocephalae are believed to be helpful remedies for drooling. However, always consult a medical expert before starting any alternate treatment.
Correct posture can reduce drooling. Eating with closed mouth will help in proper swallowing of saliva instead of spilling.
The excess saliva may also be absorbed by placing a small pinch of ground coffee beneath the tongue.
Another good remedy for excessive saliva in the mouth is to suck on a few sunflower seeds. This is also a beneficial remedy for increased saliva production during pregnancy.
One of the best things to try is candied ginger. It works very well.
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He may need a stronger dosage in order to be better.
He is able to have it done every 3 months as he gets botox for the eyes so we are already there.
We are fortunate to have the insurance cover the expense which probably isn't possible for everyone. It would be very expensive otherwise.
I'll let you know how it goes next time.