Are your doctors trying Botox injections t... - PSP Association
Are your doctors trying Botox injections to reduce excessive salivation?
My Mum has just had her third Botox injection for her saliva excess and dribbling and we are thrilled to bits with it. Not only has it helped stopped her dribbling it has enabled her to swallow more easily and there has been less coughing spluttering, choking when eating. She also has had it in her eyelids and where once one eye was mostly closed all the time it is now open! She also has less wrinkles than me now lol
I would highly reccomend Botox to anyone with eye spasms or salvia problems.
She has both injections at the same time every 3 months.
Hey does botox work I have foamy saliva everyday spit it out really irritation
Hi, can I just ask how the injections are done? Is it under general anaesthetic? Thanks
I was very interested to read what you said there about the saliva excess and swallowing, I will certainly speak to my GP about the Botox injections. Thank you for sharing this.
Botox is being used more by specialists, for a lot of people it is very effective symptom management. The injections do have to be repeated about every 3 months. Pleased to hear this is working well for your mum Bailey.
Jill,
Do you know of any medical studies or any other informaton that I can provide for my husbands Neuro take a look at to justify trying Botox. He does not seem versed in this. It would be great if we could improve his swallow and reduce his choking on his saliva.
I will look into this, Jill
Have a look at this link, which is referenced so the neurologist can take a look at the references. I think it might bean idea to ask him to refer on to a specialist who is experienced in botox treatment. acnr.co.uk/pdfs/volume2issu...
My husband has had three separate botox injections into his salivary glands and we see improvement. He is no longer making that clicking sound in his throat at night,; he is no longer drooling. We think it is a godsend. He is injected every 3 months. Edmee
I am so pleased that otherpeople have found that Botox helps. I looked at Mum last night and to see both eyes open (although still runny) it was brilliant to see. She also has viscotear from the Gp which she puts in every night and this certainly helps with the eyes. When the eyes are continually running you think it is also clearing them but there is a danger if left that they can get ulcers on the cornea so ask GP also for these drops, they do help. Think I spelt the name right.
The doctors in our area are finally giving botox but unfortunately I have been told that it is too late for botox for my husband. Have you ever heard this before?
