OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 37 | I am 3 weeks post-surgery. And I cannot get over how much saliva I am producing. My mouth constantly feels like its watering, really getting annoying. I did not have any radiation or chemo. So my question is just for those without chemo. Is this normal? Can i do anything to alleviate this constant feeling of my mouth watering or salivating (kinda makes my jaws achy)
Thanks!
Lori, age 30 (HPV-, non-drinker, non-smoker, non-tobacoo user) Dx 3/18/13 - T1N0M0 SCC L.Tongue Tx 4/4/13 - Partial glossectomy (no rad/no chemo). 8/8/13 - Thyroid FNA - benign nodule 12/20/13 - Tongue Biopsy - Mild hyperkeratotic dysplasia 12/26/13 - Lymph FNA - benign (dx Cervical lymphadenopathy) 3/17/14 - Tongue Biopsy - normal tissue 5/5/14 - Tongue Biopsy - (awaiting results)
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