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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: bjhk on December 10, 2021, 01:56:52 pm

Title: Excess Salivation and drooling after CK in April
Post by: bjhk on December 10, 2021, 01:56:52 pm

This started about 2 months ago, drooling worst in prone position though sometimes when upright. Is that a normal side effect?

Had MRI in October, it showed the a/n has grown slightly which the Dr said is normal!?
Sometimes an earache while watching TV

I am getting PT for balance, but it doesn't seem to  be helping; Dr RX predisone for 1 week;  it didn't help

Next MRI is in April 2022.

Title: Re: Excess Salivation and drooling after CK in April
Post by: gbly on December 20, 2021, 11:05:26 pm

Howdy bjhk,
How is your facial muscles?  I too have had some additional drooling at night and if I am not careful and look down, I will sometimes drool as well.  I do have facial muscles challenges.  I have been doing facial exercises, but at a year and a half, still not perfect, maybe slightly better, but a ways to go.  I actually have a doctors apt with a facial specialist in hopes to see if there is PT, stimulation or botox that will help relax my tight side of my face.  (tight side-AN- is the drool side, how about you?)

I probably did not help, but hopefully the Jan appointment will help with the facial issues.  I will keep you posted.

Let me know if your PT helps.
v/r GB

Title: Re: Excess Salivation and drooling after CK in April
Post by: bjhk on January 02, 2022, 12:36:23 pm

Thanks, so far no facial problems except the drooling.
I discovered I am taking and RX that might be the cause also

Dr is Jan 12. I will let you know

Title: Re: Excess Salivation and drooling after CK in April
Post by: donjehle on March 09, 2022, 10:58:29 am

Hi bjhk!

What is the update?  I know your MRI isn't scheduled until next month, but did you see the doctor on January 12?  Was he able to help you?  Are you still experiencing the drooling? Or has it stopped?  Please let us know!

Title: Re: Excess Salivation and drooling after CK in April
Post by: bjhk on April 10, 2022, 09:27:46 am

The drooling is not as bad as it was.  I saw Dr ENT in January; we reviewed the MRI which indicated the a/n had grown, which the Radiologist says is normal. Next MRI is April 15

Title: Re: Excess Salivation and drooling after CK in April
Post by: donjehle on April 11, 2022, 06:30:16 pm

Thanks for the update!  I'm anxious to know what the upcoming MRI will show.  Please keep us posted on your progress!