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I have the same sensation when I swallow sometimes! It is frightening, when like a piece of bread seems to get stuck in the back of my throat, and I can’t swallow, and, sometimes, feel like I’m choking. In my case, I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, and the swallowing issue was minor at first, but after six years, has gotten worse. The good news is that I, and, hopefully, you, can get therapy, from a speech therapist, on how to help yourself when swallowing! Therapy does work! So I encourage you to talk with your Doctor about getting swallowing therapy, from a speech therapist! Good luck!
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Thank you foundry. I am so sorry about your diagnosis. My guy has a cousin who has had that for some time now.
I appreciate your input. It is terribly anxiety provoking. To forget how to initiate a swallow induces panic in me. I wait for the inspiration (whatever causes swallowing) mechanism to engage and until it does I freeze and don't take a breath in until I can swallow. So that is a coping mechanism.
I will be calling a gastroenterologist to evaluate the swallowing today and hopefully get me into physical therapy. I hope therapy helps this problem I seem to be having. I am encouraged. Thank you so much!
I have a few issues that need therapy. I hope they can be divided up to cover the bases for the year of therapy insurance allots me.
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