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My wife is 54 and for the past three weeks has had what was first
diagnosed as a secondary infection in her neck glands from a
virus. She took antibiotics for a week that did nothing. She
then went to another doctor who said it was an infected salivary
gland and gave her Cipro which has done nothing. Now a third
doctor has given her Celexa and wants to schedule an MRI in a
couple of weeks. Do you have any suggestions? She is not in pain
but won't eat and is very frightened and uncomfortable (she has
dry mouth and difficulty swallowing). Thank
you Einar
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It seems unlikely that this is a bacterial infection, as the
antibiotics haven't helped. If it is viral, you should try homeopathic
medicine, or Chinese herbal therapy. You could try taking Kyolic
garlic extract, using it as a gargle, then swallowing it. Garlic
is both antiviral and antibacterial. Some people are also taking
olive leaf for its antiviral properties. As this condition has
come up suddenly and has persisted a short time, it is less likely
that it is a serious condition, such as a tumor. However, if
using antiviral therapy doesn't work, it is always best to rule
out the worst case scenario with diagnostic tools such as MRI. Anna
I am amazed to see this
question because I had the same problem about two months ago.
What I had was a stone in my salivary gland. It is just like
having a gall stone or kidney stone. It is rare but it happens.
In fact, the day before I had outpatient surgery to remove it,
there was an article in the LA Times about the governor of Ohio
having the same thing removed. Do not wait a few weeks for the
MRI. IT will show if there is a stone. The op surgery was not
invasive in the sense of cutting me open. They went in through
the salivary duct and dilated it to give the stone room to pass.
Go to a ENT doctor and ask his/her opinion on this possibility.
Good luck, Stuart
Your wife's gland swelling
could be do to an allergy or emotional trauma. These both should
be ruled out. I would see an NAET practitioner to rule out allergies
(NAET.com for more info). I would also go to a practitioner who
uses Standard Process products, Parotid PMG- a supplement for
parotid gland dysfunction and swelling may be helpful. Craniosacral-
somatoemotional release would also be a possibility for any emotional
trauma or physical trauma done to that area in the past. I am
not sure where you are located. I will be relocating to the Santa
Fe, NM area on April 14 if your wife needs to see a naturopathic
physician, with training in the above areas. Love and light, Dr. Deborah
I
have a cousin who had the same problem with the salivary gland
swelling just at the smell of food. She had a small operation
whereby the doctor anesthetized her gum, on the side of the gland,
just like a dentist would do for a dental problem. He then made
a small incision down to the gland between the gum and cheek
and took out a crystal acid deposit the size of a grain of rice
( she showed me ). She has never had a problem since. This was
in South Africa where I come from. It is a Ear, Nose and Throat
specialist that could help you.
I hope that you get relief!! Rosa
Apply a hot poultice
of hot water with squeezed grated ginger added to make ginger
water to soak a cloth, for 5-10 minutes, then follow with a cool
poultice of grated carrot or potato and leave for up to 4 hours.
May fasten with Ace bandage or similar wrap.
Homeopathy often is effective in stimulating healing of swollen
salivary glands. Various nutrients and herbs can also help. See
this website for referrals www.healthy.net/hanp
Brent Mathieu, ND, DHANP - Naturopathic
and homeopathic physician Homeopathic
Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
Get
the MRI. If benign try acupuncture. Interview the acupuncturist
to be sure he/she knows how to treat this ailment. We have successfully
treated similar ailments with acupuncture. Take Care, Guillermo
You
might like to get your wife to try Green Clay mouth gargle to
remove the pockets of infection from the salivary glands. Green
clay is pure and contains all of the elements found in nature.
It has the potential for drawing out infections. You will find
it in good health stores. The French green clay is best. Do not
use metal when mixing it in a glass of water. Use wooden spoon
or spatula. Put half teaspoonful of clay into a glass of water
and mix. Gargle three times a day and watch for the miracles.
Kathleen O,Keeffe , RN BSN -
Wholistic Nurse Certified in Eastern and Western Medicine
Hello,
I would suggest going to a Homeopath, since the Drs haven't been
of much help. Antibiotics will not do anything against a virus
- only against bacteria. If you don't know of a homeopath you
can call the national center of homeopathy and they may have
someone listed in your area in their directory. Thanks. Ilana
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