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Posted 7/14/2014 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
For a while I thought I was having dysphagia with everything I ate. Then I realized this seems to more be the case with dry foods, like bread, mincemeat and biscuits. These feel like they get stuck at the back/top of my throat, and they won't go down without repeated swallowing or water. Is this normal for some people, especially if they don't produce much saliva?
Posted 7/14/2014 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
Is there any reason why you don't produce much saliva? Anxiety can cause dry throat and trouble swallowing.
Posted 7/14/2014 8:15 PM (GMT 0)

deborahscinder said...
Is there any reason why you don't produce much saliva? Anxiety can cause dry throat and trouble swallowing.

None that has been diagnosed. I have suspected reflyx, but that usually causes MORE saliva, not less. :p
Posted 7/14/2014 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Some medications can contribute to dry mouth, and of course, so can anxiety.

I drink so much water, I've a bit lost track of what it would be like to eat w/o often sipping.

Is there any reason you don't want to drink water with your foods? It may help.







M.
Posted 7/14/2014 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
Thats true antidepressants can cause dry mouth. I drink a lot of tea and water also.
Posted 7/15/2014 4:22 PM (GMT 0)

Merrida said...
Some medications can contribute to dry mouth, and of course, so can anxiety.

I drink so much water, I've a bit lost track of what it would be like to eat w/o often sipping.

Is there any reason you don't want to drink water with your foods? It may help.







M.

Water with food can cause more reflux, or at least make it more likely. Makes sense I suppose even in the average person. That and I don't usually have water with my food in most situations; it worries me I now HAVE to have it or else I might choke on what gets stuck. Currently I don't take medications.
Posted 7/15/2014 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
I have GERD as well, and I've found for myself that a big factor is if I have too much food in my stomach, or if my stomach is empty. Those are not so good situations.

Another factor for me I've found is how fast I try to eat, and what foods. If you're eating something dry, even someone w/o GERD is going to have it get all sticky. Starchy foods are particularly rough.

You may want to avoid gulping (that's a trigger for some)....but mix your foods to tantalize your palate and include some foods that help salivate your mouth.








M.
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