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Hi i am hypothyroid as a result of total thyriodectomy following graves disease, my saliva glands are now not working not sure why until i see GP, anyone else have this problem?

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Chewing sugar free gum can help the production of saliva. My wife had a blocked saliva gland and was told to do this by the ENT Doctor here in France. She says this has helped immensely. Hope this helps YOU.

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