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Posted 10/13/2011 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
I feel very childish and silly for even having to post this, but lately I've been having EXTREME difficulty taking my meds. I never used to, but in the past months taking them has become the most grueling experience to me, and we're not even talking horse pills. I have two capsules and a powder-y birth control pill to prevent periods (due to flare-ups caused by menstruation), they would be a piece of cake for a seven year-old, but just looking at them makes me gag (literally). I dread taking them each day and have actually begun to avoid them, and skipping them is doing nothing for my overall pain level. Swallowing them feels unnatural, and I get nauseous within minutes after taking them and often vomit within the hour. I have absolutely no idea why I'm experiencing this increased sensitivity, but lately I've experienced this in every aspect of my life. I'm much more sensitive to noises and smells, I'm getting migraines more frequently, I almost always feel dizzy and nauseous. Is there anything that could be causing this or is this psychological? Help would be extremely appreciated, as this is turning into a bad situation (I NEED my meds).
Posted 10/13/2011 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm the same way. I crush the malic/magnesium tablets and put in my yogurt. Other pills that I have problems with I take with a big spoonful of applesauce. Maybe you could try this.
Posted 10/13/2011 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
That's actually genius, and very helpful, I think I'll try that. Thank you! <3
Posted 10/19/2011 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
I used to have trouble swallowing pills too. It didn't matter the size or type. It just wouldn't go down. What I did to help was....take a nice sized sip of tea, tilt my head back, drop the pill into back of mouth, swallow, then take another big sip to make sure it went down. This helped avoid the yukie taste most pills leave on your tongue when they get stuck and refuse to go down.

In another post someone had mentioned making sure to take several drinks before you try to take your pill to moisten the inside of your mouth and tongue, pills wont be as likely to stick if tongue is good and wet.

hope this helps
Posted 10/19/2011 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
My mother had a problem swallowing in general, and her therapist made sure her liquids were thickened (and all her food was pureed.) For some reason, it's easier to swallow something with a little texture than without.

Sometimes I'll notice this is true for me, too, for whatever reason. Even juice seems to make pills go down easier than plain water.

As for your other sensitivities, that's a tough one! Are you under increased stress?

Debbie
Posted 10/19/2011 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
If the problem is you are just afraid of taking the pills maybe a doctor can help with something psychological.

If the problem is they won't go down you can try buttering the pills. I have a weak swallowing mechanism from polio and have to butter any dry, uncoated tablets to make them slippery enough to go down. I can't swallow larger pills at all.

If you think you think you are having a problem with swallowing in general, please see a gastroenterologist. He can take a look and see if there is anything physical.
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