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Originally Posted by Twinkletoes
Sorry, Debbie. Seems like I can choke and cough on my own spit. But I really don't struggle with food/drink much.
But my Dad does. He has what Tante describes and just underwent his 3rd EGD (stretches the esophagus). This is what his Dr. told him to do so he wouldn't be as likely to get that awful "vapor lock": before your meal, drink some warm water. He said that will relax your throat so you can swallow properly.
I haven't tried it, but couldn't hurt! Good luck!
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I just had my second EGD 2 wks ago...w/the dilation, and it is better now but it isn't perfect, still having some trouble choking, but I seem to be having a relapse in other areas too.
Like I said, it can be a double whammy, just please don't ignore the GI side of it.
As for the warm water BEFORE, I have found that to help also, but something else I read said to NOT drink liquids WHILE eating...confusing to damaged nerves. I think it was in the MSW pamphlet on swallowing/dysphagia (?).
tante