Sorry, Gigi...I hope whatever it is you can get some help. Sounds awful!
Hope it's not what Craig or Reillymo or LadyExpress have. That must be miserable!
I know this doesn't apply to you, but I had that unpleasant choking sensation a few times...when I had to swallow my pride.
Maybe we need to be like The Bird and develop a gizzard! Bet she doesn't choke!