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Problems Swallowing as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis by stuart Patient Expert Posted Wed 27 Jan 2010 12:00am for coordinating swallowing, the brainstem. This can lead to swallowing difficulties, called dysphagia. What do MS-Related Swallowing Problems Feel Like ? Dysphagia includes many different problems with the swallowing process, even those that don't seem directly related to swallowing food, including: Difficulty chewing Coughing while eating Read on »
Tips for Dealing with Swallowing Problems in People with Multiple Sclerosis by stuart Patient Expert Posted Wed 14 Jan 2009 8:24pm difficulties swallowing. Also known as dysphagia, problems with swallowing can pose choking dangers or lead to aspiration pneumonia (where food or liquid goes into the lungs and causes... trying to swallow a pill. Regardless of how severe your dysphagia might be, it is important that those of us with MS who may have swallowing problems review our habits around Read on »
How can I tell if my loved one has a swallowing problem? by Brenda A. Patient ExpertFacebook Posted Tue 20 Jul 2010 8:20am attention to until there’s an obvious problem like choking or gagging. How can you tell if your loved one has a swallowing problem? These are some of the things people complain... at all – but a very real problem with swallowing. What’s so bad about having a swallowing problem? Potentially, a lot! Swallowing problems can be fatal. They can lead Read on »
Watching Out for Multiple Sclerosis-Related Swallowing Problems by Health&Fitness GuideforDummies Posted Fri 24 Apr 2009 7:22am swallowing different kinds of food (liquids, for example, may give you more problems than solids, or certain kinds of solid foods may cause you more difficulty than others), or you... on the type of problem you're having, the S/LP can teach you safe swallowing exercises that improve muscle coordination during swallowing and recommend modifications in the way you eat Read on »
Machine May Help PD Swallowing Problems by Bill S. Health Maven Posted Tue 23 Nov 2010 9:00am Parkyzoid find story about machine that may help Parkies with swallowing problems. Once again, machines to the rescue. Beep Read on »
Swallows and more swallows by Ruth K. Patient Expert Posted Wed 22 Oct 2008 6:13pm Barn Swallow Mosquito season has not yet arrived but there are many flying insects on the surfaces of local ponds, swamps and rivers. There seems to be an abundance of swallows around this year compared to last year and I have finally been able to identify every Ontario swallow except the Purple Martin. It can be a challenge to focus on these swift Read on »
How to Give Men Head: To swallow or not to swallow is the question by Jack Hutson Posted Wed 05 Jan 2011 11:06am One of the primary questions that woman encounter when giving head is whether to swallow or not. Have you heard the adage, bad girls suck good girls swallow, well it will certainly create a special bond between you and your partner if you swallow and no don't worry there isn't a woman in the world who is allergic to good ol cum but if the idea Read on »
I Hate Swallowing Pills and Vitamins.. by Stephanie B. Posted Sun 30 Sep 2007 11:48pm 5 Comments I would like to take vitamins more consistently but I have had a problem swallowing pills ever since I was a little girl. I am OK swallowing the small ones, but I can't swallow those big horse pills. Unfortunately, most multi-vitamins come in "big horse pill" size. I have taken "spray vitamins," and they are much easier for me, but alas Read on »
Swallowing Disorders by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm or a gurgly voice during or after eating, a "lump in the throat" sensation, and wheezing without a history of asthma or lung problems. Swallowing takes place in four stages. Different problems can occur at each stage to disrupt the normal swallowing process. Stage I: Biting and chewing food takes place in the mouth. At this stage, lack of strength Read on »
Swallowing by Karen Henley Posted Mon 09 Nov 2009 10:02pm , it dries up the mucus in the throat for patients who are having problems swallowing. It's meant to help with motion sickness, but it's used for this purpose also. We keep it on for 3...I finally met the hospice nurse on Thursday. I spoke to her about Mike and his mucus problem. It's nothing new, but it just seems to be getting worse. After he eats Read on »