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Why am I sick in the morning with food getting stuck in my throat?

Posted by chas123 @chas123, Mar 7 2:17pm

Hello everyone over the past year I have have been having problems .im not sure how to phrase it. I have often been sick in the morning and tablets or food getting stuck in my throat. A few of these times I when I was about to be sick. I have had not very nice experience my wife tells me my eyes roll back in my head and I start shaking as if I was having a small fit. I don't remember and it only lasts about a minute or so.and it's a bit worrying .a nurse said it might be a vagus nerve. I've been to the ent clinic they couldn't see anything so they are going to send for a barium meal swallow xray. I have two endoscopy. Recently and they say my food is not digesting .so think now they are making a appointment to see a doctor at the gastro clinic. I will leave it at that.but anybody got any advice on what the short passing out could be. Thank you so much charlie.

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rashida | @rashida | Mar 12 2:19am
In reply to @animallover25 "I have had all the different tests, as I have a sore throat and difficulty swallowing...." + (show)
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I have had all the different tests, as I have a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. I had swallow study, gastric emptying study, saw a throat specialist, seen ENT Dr's. I do have a hiatal hernia and a nodule on my thyroid, which may be causing the swallowing issues and sore throat. I have a follow up appointment with ENT soon. At times, I do feel like something is stuck in my throat. I burp a lot and have choked a few times on pills or steak/tough food. I've had the barium study too, everything turned up normal for me. In addition, I have dry mouth, so I take medication for that. Endoscopies are good, I have had those also. I have acid reflux and gastroparesis. I have issues with my brain and memory and confusion, my hippocampus is getting smaller, your brain storage area. That could contribute toward difficulty swallowing. There was a lot of tests and it was so frustrating! I am hoping thru more tests with the ENT, that I will figure out and the Dr. figures out what is going on with me. I hope your Dr's figure out what is going on with you. Keep us updated on you, thanks!

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@animallover25 stress could play a part in difficulty swallowing. Have you tried swallowing food, medications, liquids etc. with your head down? It works for me. I have a problem swallowing beef, pork and white meat (e.g. chicken breast) and avoid them, but on occasions when I have to eat any of these meats I swallow them with my head down.

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rubyredkate | @rubyredkate | Mar 16 1:02am

So sorry for your scary symptoms. I have EOE or Eosinophilic esophagitis. You might look it up. Sounds like your esophagus has narrowed.
Take care.
Kathy

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 18 10:02am
In reply to @chas123 "@rashida hi Rashida going on what I have been reading on here now.it could well be.i..." + (show)
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@rashida hi Rashida going on what I have been reading on here now.it could well be.i have never feinted before so I didn't connect it. I have asked doctors here and they honestly did not seem interested. So I will now wait and see the gastric doctor and see what he says. Because it is getting worse
And thank you for your reply Rashida.

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@chas123 - how are you doing? Are you continuing to feel sick in the morning and get food stuck in your throat? Do you have an appointment upcoming with the gastric doctor?

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chas123 | @chas123 | Mar 18 11:01am
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@chas123 - how are you doing? Are you continuing to feel sick in the morning and get food stuck in your throat? Do you have an appointment upcoming with the gastric doctor?

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@lisalucier hi Lisa yes it's still happening I've been put on an as urgent they said I should see a gastric doctor within two weeks.this is the second week so hopefully some news soon.to be honest the part in my throat is a lot more tender. So hopefully I'll get to see someone soon. And many thanks for asking about me I really appreciate it.charlie

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 18 11:15am
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@lisalucier hi Lisa yes it's still happening I've been put on an as urgent they said I should see a gastric doctor within two weeks.this is the second week so hopefully some news soon.to be honest the part in my throat is a lot more tender. So hopefully I'll get to see someone soon. And many thanks for asking about me I really appreciate it.charlie

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@chas123 - glad they are considering this urgent for you. Hoping you will get in promptly.

If you have any more concerning symptoms like eyes rolling back in your head, passing out, small fit, or food stuck in your throat, please do not hesitate to go to the emergency room for immediate assistance.

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