Choking

[Debsdelight72]

I just don't get it. I take 8-9 tablets in one gulp,Try to take parocetomol 1 at a time,Not a chance! I gag almost at once, Takes a long time to just get 1 tablet down

[Lola97]

Hi 👋, I am the exact same! I put it down to the horrible powdery coating on paracetamol, yuk 🤑x

[Debsdelight72 in reply to Lola97]

Lola97

I'm sure they do this on purpose,haha

[Tilly1957]

yep, same here. Only thing I can think of, is how the tablets are finished off on the outside? I can’t take them as capsules, and the round ones seem to get so disproportionately huge once you put them in your mouth and try to swallow 🤣🤣🤣🤣 The only ones I manage easily are the caplets - the oblong ish ones. But as you say, other meds, fine, then along comes our innocuous looking friend paracetamol ……..

If anyone knows why, it will be interesting to know.

[Debsdelight72 in reply to Tilly1957]

That's just it, The caplets just don't want to go down,ibuprofen will go down without a second thought,trouble is I take them more than I ought to and without food,

They were ideal at the beginning of a migraine gave me chance to get up to bed before hitting the deck,I know now this is not a good idea, I had a hiatuse (sorry cant spell)

hernia and apparently it was the size of a fist.

[Iamthemedicalmystery]

Something to try that I've read...Caplets are lighter so they float. Take gulp of water and swallow with your head forward rather than backwards.

Other tablets , put at back of tongue then take the gulp of water. Put head back to swallow.

You can buy paracetamol in caplets which will make it easier

I would love to hear how this works for everyone x

[Fra22-57]

I always buy capsule ones which are easier to swallow.I gag at the others else they stick in my throat

[Sugarhobbit]

A quick tip. I take the oval one's not the round ones. When you take a drink with any tablets, put your hand on your head, press your head as you swallow. It actually works better for swallowing tablets if you are having trouble. Have a go see if it works for you!! Xx

[Debsdelight72]

I thought after finishing antibiotics it would be okay My dentist receptionist says no dentists are there at the moment,Call in the morning at 0830,Or If I cant cope over night go to A&E!

That sounds a little too much,I think the staff have more things to be worry about, And I don't want to be admitted for fibro flare caused by waiting around and being in pain from my teeth, On a better note, I have an appointment with Facial oral people,

But not until 27th June, This year needs to be getting better soon,I'm trying to go outside,but to be honest I just can't see why I should put myself through the anxiety I already go through attending appointments,If there were less people,Less light,less dark, and Less cold,less hot,less PAIN oh and did I mention less depression and anxiety,

I've really got to get a handle on things

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi DD72.As stated by others the powdery coating on the paracetamol may prevent U from getting the tablets down ya.

Have U looked into the the tablets like ibuprofen as they may be easier to swallow.