Guest guest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Sharon, It’s perplexing. I called about the tingling then swallow issue and they responded “Yes, the two are related. You’re to take B12 injections…” So I asked if I was deficient, the nurse hesitated and said my numbers were moderate. When the test was initially done, she told me my numbers were good. The swallowing issue has left me barely able to swallow twice – both times I figured that it was my learned response to the sensation, compounded by anxiety and was able to talk myself through it. I think the coughing and phlegm are exaggerated due to my allergic rhinitis. I’ve decided to “can” the neuro and his advice and live each day as it comes. Trisha From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 6:54 PM To: MSersLife Subject: Re: Swallowing difficulties/neuro response I've never heard of B 12 as a treatment for swallowing problems. Or was it that you called about the swallowing and they said " oh yeah, start B 12 " ? I have had swallowing difficulties at times myself but I think mine was different that what you described. For me I felt like I could swallow. Period. It wasn't when I was eating though. My neuro told me to " trick " myself into swallowing by taking a drink of water into my mouth. Sure enough that would trick my brain into sending the message to my throat/muscles to swallow. I still always carry a bottle of water with me everywhere. Sharon join me on Facebook: Sharon Mars wobbletowalk (AT) yahoo (DOT) com This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. From: Trisha <kntrick (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 5:35:51 PM Subject: RE: Swallowing difficulties/neuro response n, I took your advice. I called and I’m to start monthly B-12 injections, per the neuro. I asked the nurse if I had a B-12 deficiency, and she said my numbers were moderate. Interesting. Trish From: MSersLife [mailto: MSersLife ] On Behalf Of marion j rojas Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 2:56 PM To: MSersLife Subject: Re: Swallowing difficulties/ Uh! Oh! Trisha, many wMS experience what is called " dysphagia " or " not swallowing " in Greek. Let your neurologist know about this. They can diagnose it by having you swallow a substance, and doing a scan as you attempt to swallow it. Prednisone or other Cortico-Steroid also works well with this. In its most se vere form, one cannot even swallow saliva! Don't wait to call! Love to you and to your esophagus, n From: Trisha <kntrick (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 11:09:37 AM Subject: Swallowing difficulties Here I am again! Sorry for “hogging” the subject matters. I’m curious, for those of you who have had the symptom of “swallowing difficulty”, did it also include getting food lodged in your throat frequently? I had tingling sensations at the back of my throat, which just sort of linger… and then turned into a cough and phlegm production… and then uncontrollable coughing. I found that I had a chunk of food lodged in my throat and the incessant coughing finally dislodged it. The cough an phlegm continue, and now I just got another piece of food stuck clear at the back of my throat. This is new to me. Is this common? Thanks again – you all are such a fantastic resource!! Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I know a B 12 deficiency can cause tingling. Hopefully this helps you. If not, it will 'rule out' one more reason for your symptoms.If you "can" the neuro will you find another to go to? Sharonjoin me on Facebook:Sharon Mars wobbletowalk@...This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 6:24:04 AMSubject: RE: Swallowing/B12 Sharon, It’s perplexing. I called about the tingling then swallow issue and they responded “Yes, the two are related. You’re to take B12 injections…†So I asked if I was deficient, the nurse hesitated and said my numbers were moderate. When the test was initially done, she told me my numbers were good. The swallowing issue has left me barely able to swallow twice – both times I figured that it was my learned response to the sensation, compounded by anxiety and was able to talk myself through it. I think the coughing and phlegm are exaggerated due to my allergic rhinitis. I’ve decided to “can†the neuro and his advice and live each day as it comes. Trisha From: MSersLife [mailto: MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 6:54 PM To: MSersLife Subject: Re: Swallowing difficulties/neuro response I've never heard of B 12 as a treatment for swallowing problems. Or was it that you called about the swallowing and they said "oh yeah, start B 12"? I have had swallowing difficulties at times myself but I think mine was different that what you described. For me I felt like I could swallow. Period. It wasn't when I was eating though. My neuro told me to "trick" myself into swallowing by taking a drink of water into my mouth. Sure enough that would trick my brain into sending the message to my throat/muscles to swallow. I still always carry a bottle of water with me everywhere. Sharon join me on Facebook: Sharon Mars wobbletowalk@ yahoo.com This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. From: Trisha <kntrick (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 5:35:51 PM Subject: RE: Swallowing difficulties/ neuro response n, I took your advice. I called and I’m to start monthly B-12 injections, per the neuro. I asked the nurse if I had a B-12 deficiency, and she said my numbers were moderate. Interesting. Trish From: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.com [mailto: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.com ] On Behalf Of marion j rojas Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 2:56 PM To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.com Subject: Re: Swallowing difficulties/ Uh! Oh! Trisha, many wMS experience what is called "dysphagia" or "not swallowing" in Greek. Let your neurologist know about this. They can diagnose it by having you swallow a substance, and doing a scan as you attempt to swallow it. Prednisone or other Cortico-Steroid also works well with this. In its most se vere form, one cannot even swallow saliva! Don't wait to call! Love to you and to your esophagus, n From: Trisha <kntrick (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.com Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 11:09:37 AM Subject: Swallowing difficulties Here I am again! Sorry for “hogging†the subject matters. I’m curious, for those of you who have had the symptom of “swallowing difficultyâ€, did it also include getting food lodged in your throat frequently? I had tingling sensations at the back of my throat, which just sort of linger… and then turned into a cough and phlegm production… and then uncontrollable coughing. I found that I had a chunk of food lodged in my throat and the incessant coughing finally dislodged it. The cough an phlegm continue, and now I just got another piece of food stuck clear at the back of my throat. This is new to me. Is this common? Thanks again – you all are such a fantastic resource!! Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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