mvdula Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just this wknd, I started to get this weird feeling off and on - and today more so. I am not nauseated or anything. I just randomly get that feeling you get before you throw-up - when you start to salivate more. I feel it under my tongue generally. It is very very annoying and somewhat worrisome. Hope someone out there can shed some light on this fun new symptom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 YES! I haven't had it lately, but within the last 10 years, I would go through "spells" of a few days where I would have so much saliva. During the day it wasn't a problem, but trying to go to sleep and drooling was awful. I kept a cup by my bed that I would spit in, and once I fell asleep, it was no longer a problem. I can't relate to why I would periodically get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugartwin Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have no idea what it is, but...you're not alone. I'll be doing nothing in particular (although it usually does seem to happen when I've been standing for awhile) and my mouth will just flood with saliva for no reason. No nausea, no pain, doesn't seem to be reflux related. Just...spit surprise. I know the parasympathetic nervous system controls saliva production, so maybe that plays into it somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 It's most embarassing if it happens while I'm talking. It's like, Oops! Hard to hide unfortunately during those situations. I haven't had this symptom on a regular hasis and I have no idea what triggers. But I didn't have this problem prior to POTS.Now I'm on mestinon and one of the common side effects is excessive salivation. So fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yes.. apparently when you body decides to go into "retrograde propulsion" this can happen. It's when your GI tract starts pushing its conveyor belt the wrong way.. it' a symptom of dysautonomia.And I get it too! Gaggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I've felt "too drooly" at times. Annoying! Glad to know I'm not the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertie Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have the too much saliva problem but notice it mostly when riding. I've often wonder what causes it when I'm in a car. Does the motor stimulate the brain? Is it outdoor allergies? Is it because I'm stressed when riding because I have inner problems & riding makes me feel bad? Another problem I don't have an answer for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P SUDIK Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have had this off and on since I have had POTS. All of a sudden my mouth will just fill up with saliva. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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