Excess saliva

[Vikki111]

Sent by Vikki111   I have an excess saliva problem   and it's upsetting to me as I see everyone wiping off their face when I talk to them.   Its so embarrassing.  I have had this problem for the last 10 years.  please help.  I do have type 2 diabetes and b vitamin deficiencies.   I also have hypothyroidism (hashimotos). I take synthroid 100mg since 1995, Victoza injection, januvia, and hazaar and b12 2000 mg sublingual, b9, and biotin for the last year.  I went to a dentist and a salivary gland specialist and they don't think it's a big deal! The ent prescribed rubinol to dry up the saliva which I haven't taken yet.  I have even thought about making my front 6 teeth longer to keep from spitting on people when I talk!  It's really bad when I am happy to see someone or excited so go figure I can't even enjoy myself and talk to someone without me spraying them!  PLEASE HELP!  

[helyanna]

If the problem is intermittent, it can result from reflux, irritating acid coming  from the stomach. When I have large props in my tonsils, they irritate my tissues so that I get sneezes and increased salivation.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, understand your concern. Drooling or excess salivation happens in infancy and then we learn to overcome this as our swallowing reflex improves. Medications can dry out the secretions but you may have side effects, like dry throat. And as medications cannot be used indefinitely the best bet would be to voluntarily control this. Try to swallow the excessive saliva periodically, though initially it is a conscious effort, overtime it will become a habit which will control your symptoms effectively. Good Luck.