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Stephen Neumeier wrote: > > My mother has had PD for about 17 years > Lately she has been complaining about an inability to get rid of > saliva and that it is thicker than usual. Dear Stephen, Please check to be sure your mother is drinking plenty of fluids. PD meds cause an increased need for water, and many people do not experience a corresponding thirst. This can lead to increased fluid needs with a decreased fluid intake. Dehydration can cause serious problems, including kidney damage, as well as the symptoms you describe. If you believe your mother is getting less than 2 quarts of fluids daily, encourage her to sip water constantly, even if she does not feel thirsty. Best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.