....Re: choking

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Thanks . I drink so much water every day due to my dry mouth. I cannot even imagine it being thick! lol When I took care of my father after his stroke he had to have all his liquids thickened. I had forgotten that until you mentioned it. How did your move go?hugs SharonThis 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: Thu, April 28, 2011 2:56:42 PMSubject: Re: choking

I'm so sorry to hear about that, Sharon. It must really be terrifying. I'll keep you in my prayers and hope that this doesn't happen again anytime soon (or at all for that matter).

I know that in a clinical setting, they would tell you to avoid watery drinks like well… water. Try drinking thickened beverages such as a banana milkshake or a thick juice (like apricot). If you're able to down that easier, then you need to get hold of an OT to do a small assessment. There are ways to thickened liquids – including water that can allow you to drink more safely.

I know it's contrary to what your reflexes usually demand, but for myself, I've found that when I have trouble swallowing, leaning a little bit back allows me to get it down.

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To: Group <mserslife >Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:17 AM

Subject: Re: choking

Years ago I had a swallowing problem that my neuro said was MS related. Now I'm choking. This choking happens when I'm drinking water mostly. When it's really bad I motion to my back and someone will come and firmly pat/pound on my back and I can finally get a breath again. I worry that a bad one will happen when I'm alone though. It is scary. I sure wish I had a neuro up here on the mountain! I keep hearing the hospital is getting closer to getting a neuro to move here... been hearing that for over a year. lol

SharonThis

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