overactive gag reflex
 

Hi

I was wondering if anyone out there suffers from this?

Over the last few days whilst I have been brushing my teeth when I try and brush my tongue my gag reflex kicks in. Im not shoving the tooth brush down the back of my throat Im just touching a little way past the tip of my tongue.

Ive never suffered with anything like this before, does anyone else suffer from it?

Thanks
Rach:winky:

Rach,
That is how I found out I was allergic to the meds. Dr. sent me in for a swallowing test/xray and it showed my throat and tongue was actually swollen {and I thought is was the MG making my throat muscle weak} he said the swelling in my throat was triggering the gag reflex. Something to ask your Dr. about.

Thanks for this I see the GP tuesday so I will bring it up with him then.

Just another day in the weird and wacky world that is MG!

Thanks
Rach

Rach,
I do the same thing ! I thought wow, what good reflexes ! lol..... Happens everytime I tough my tongue with the tooth brush, Eyes getting watering , face gets red ! This sensitivity isn't normal?
Mary

Hi Rach
 

Hey there! I was the same way after I had my thymus removed......soooooo, I just gargled for a few weeks and didn't brush @ all - I know TMI - the SMELL of any tooth paste is still too m uch for me sometimes - this has only started AFTER the MG got really bad..........

How are YOU?
Love,
ERin:D

Everyday!
 

Yep, I get them everyday. Lol... Once I brush my tongue, I get that. Everytime the doctor "inspects" my throat, I get that too.

I thought it was normal!! Lol..

You can add me to the list. I thought it was normal too! Take care.;)

Hugs,
Pat

Hi Everyone
 

Thanks for replying to my posts. Im glad to see its not just me who wants to puke everytime they brush their tongue! Its the weirdest thing though. I thought I was becomming a paranoid crazy lady. Thanks for putting my mind at rest.

Love
Rach

Yep I to have had times when just thinking about brushing my teeth sent my stomach into turmoil, knowing what was comming. Now I don't have too much of a problem, if I do its around that time of the month when I'm feeling atrocious anyway.