Throat problems

[Cloe8]

Does anyone have a problem with swallowing food at times like it won't go down I get this when I feel stressed out . Anyone?

[es27]

Hi

Yes I have all manner of throat problems. From a feeling that some food is not going down to feeling swollen in the throat . Some is anxiety related and some I think is a virus . If you are concerned about this then you should visit your doctor to put your mind at rest.

Take care and I hope it improves for you soon

[Hidden]

This totally happens to me When I feel anxious and panicky. I have no appetite and when I do try to eat it just doesn't want to go down. I just put it away and come back later when I'm less stressed

[Cloe8 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks that's what I do im so glad it's just not me thought I was going coo coo ☺️

[foxglove]

I get this and also have difficulty swallowing tablets, they seem to stick in throat and take ages before I feel they have Gone down. Any suggestion to help with this ?

[Cloe8 in reply to foxglove]

This may sound silly but worked for me I put a drop of jelly on tablets I need to take goes down easier😌

[foxglove in reply to Cloe8]

Not silly at all...good common sense. don't know why I didn't think of that (I'm a DUMBO) Will try your suggestion tonight when I'm taking the tablet which is small but somehow never seems to go down and feels like it's burning me

[50yearsandcounting in reply to foxglove]

Hi foxglove.

Check with your pharmacist and see if the pill can be crushed. Some pills are time-released and are therefore dangerous if crushed. If you can, mix it with applesauce, pudding, or really anything as long as you get the full dose. Always make sure you drink plenty of water or something with it. I have had the horrible experience of having a pill start to dissolve in my esophagus and the burning was absolutely horrible for about an hour. Nothing relieved it.

[foxglove]

Thanks for reply, good advice. I use Bach rescue night remedy and I put some on tablet last night - it worked!

I have too had the experience of pill dissolving in oesophagus and agree it is horrible Think that is the reason I am so wound up about swallowing tablets now. Will continue coating and fingers crossed that is the answer.

Don't think I could bear crushing (think that would put my whole mouth on fire!)

[Cloe8]

Glad it helped ☺