|Swallowing and eating:
-I find talking difficult so try not to talk or hurry during meals. Easier at my solitary lunch meal, more difficult at Dinner with family and/or friends.

-there are things available at pharmacy to add to liquids to thicken them. Once in awhile enjoy Apricot Nectar, a naturally thick juice.

- Leaning forward while swallowing helps close off tube to lungs so choking is lessened.


When I try to eat with "normal" people at their pace, I run into difficulties.When with others I tend to eat less, finishing earlie. Think I'd be thin by now! 8-D

- When I must call on phone (bills, etc.) chew Mist gum, a hydrating gum or else I dry up.