saliva

December 4, 2008 3:57 PM

i have been struck from beyond recently with excessive watering of my mouth on occasion when i am in usual company. whats going on!!!!!!!
posted by plants to Health & Fitness (6 answers total)

I am having some trouble understanding what your question is. In particular, I am confused by the phrase "struck from beyond." Perhaps you could clarify or rephrase?

You say that this excessive saliva does not seem to be related to the people you're with ("usual company"). Am I understanding that correctly?

Have you changed your diet recently? Started taking any new medications? Moved to a new home? Are you experiencing any other unusual symptoms?

If this symptom is really bothering you, perhaps you could call a nursing hotline or your doctor and ask them what they think.
posted by prefpara at 4:26 PM on December 4, 2008

Watering of the mouth can be a symptom of anxiety.
posted by damn dirty ape at 4:45 PM on December 4, 2008

I've had that issue a few times before. It was medication related, though. I just can't recall which medication at the moment.
posted by sanrio at 7:48 PM on December 4, 2008

It is one possible sign of diabetes. Are you overweight? What's your diet like? What if you add whole grains, fruits, veggies, and cut back on soda, does that affect it? If so you should probably get your blood glucose tested.
posted by dhartung at 10:12 PM on December 4, 2008

Response by poster: Ah i mean struck from beyond as in there is no obvious difference in anything
it is somewhat ridiculous

thanks for all the info!
posted by plants at 7:29 AM on December 5, 2008

Are you female and possibly pregnant? Excessive saliva is a common occurence with pregnancy.
posted by FergieBelle at 8:13 AM on December 5, 2008