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Idaho2790

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PALS
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Idaho
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Leadore
I have been having a very hard time with saliva. It has really gotten worse in the past 3 months. My neurologist at the ALS Clinic has given me two medications. One is a capsul and the other is drops under my tongue. They help, but very minimally. Her suggestion is to get Botox injections. Do other PALS have any thoughts on this solution?
 
It is my understanding that you should not use Botox if you have ALS.
 
That was my thought too. The neurologist said it applied to those who could still eat and still speak. Side effects could cause problems with the throat. Since I can take absolutely nothing by mouth and haven’t spoken in three months, she feels that the injections would be ok. I’m still a little apprehensive.
 

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My husband gets them clenching his jaw and saliva, they help quite a bit.
 
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