I also have problems swallowing. My neuro said this is common with ms. When drinking try tucking your chin. This small move has helped me.Frustrating problem. Good luck

Hi-there have been a few recent psot about this-I recently had buttermilk get stuck in my throat this is new.Also I can no longer swallow my potassium vitamens they will not go down,I am sticking to banannas.I also have tingles inside my throut just not in other parts of my body.Try to find the other posts-interesting.You are not alone dear.-Ellen

Hi Diana,

This is a fairly new symptom for me also and I described it to the neuro much like you did... feeling like you forget to swallow.

I had a swallow study done, which showed I was not aspirating anything into my lungs (a good thing), but it did show a delay in my swallow response. My doctors have done nothing about this and since I'm not 'officially' diagnosed yet so they did not say what was causing it. :(

It is frustrating and a little scary. When mine gets bad I just stop eating. As soon as I get to the point in a meal where it happens (whether its 2 bites in or more) I just push my plate away. Probably not the best way to deal with it, but I'm afraid of choking.

((((hugs))))
Lisa

I have difficulty swalling every now and then. Have you talked to your neurologist about this. He or she will be able to give you suggestions for what to do.

Valdee has a great suggestion.

Chrissy

Yes, I've only been dx for a year and I've been having swallowing issues for about 6 months. Sometimes food just goes down while I'm still chewing. It's very scary and it takes me a long time to eat now. Now I have a lung infection and noticed that I cough more after I eat or drink something. I'm doing breathing treatments, Antibiotics and steroids to clear my lungs right now. I will have the Barium Swallow study done on Thursday to make sure I'm not getting food/fluid into my lungs. Something is def not working right..

It can be a common symptom. Please see your neuro doc about this. Good luck. It helps to see the doctor about this. There is a study for swallowing to help the doc understand your problem.

Best of luck to you.

I have had a swallowing problem for 3+ years. It was first dx'd at National Jewish. They told me to take small bites, chew thoroughly and then swallow a second time before taking another bite; however, I mostly get choked now when drinking or taking pills. my lungs have to be full of small pills and liquids.

A.

Speech therapist should be able to assess you and give you some tips on handling your individual/ specific issue(s). ie turning your head to one side while swallowing, eat one bit then take one sip, use thicken in drinks, etc.

Best wishes,
EP

Swallowing is a problem for me too. I have to cut everything up tiny and eat slowly. Pills are my biggest problem. I'm ok with gel tabs but regular dry pills are not going down. My doctor suggested I cut up my tablets and put them into applesauce.I tried it but then the applesauce wouldn't go down. There's so much else going on that the doctor is not focusing on it right now. I've heard that taking pills with apricot or pear nectar works because it is a thicker liquid. Haven't tried it yet. Linda