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I have started to choke spontaneously on my own saliva. Anyone else?

Posted by chinasvegas @chinasvegas, Apr 19, 2022

I’m a 75 year old female take no medication and have had no diagnosis. Lately I’m chocking on my own saliva occasionally. The kind of chocking that used to happen only when liquid goes down the wrong way. Now it seems that I spontaneously choke on my own saliva. Anyone have this experience?

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bayside | @bayside | Mar 16 1:53pm
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@dawntomlin

You wouldn’t believe what severe acid reflux will do to you! I had many symptoms like this when my doctor told me to change the way I eat. I laughed out loud, because there was no way it could wreak such havoc. I was not a heartburn sufferer, and walked miles every day. Until I couldn’t! It also causes fatigue. Research an alkaline diet, then cut back on the foods contributing to your symptoms. There are several books out there to help you. You will be amazed!

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Hello all. I read several responses here that mentioned alkaline diet. In 1970 I came home from Viet Nam with a severe intestinal problem. Pain beyond belief!
I went to the VA hospital in West Los Angeles. In 1970 they called it regional
interitis. The name has changed several times over the years. Acid reflux, IBS, Crohns disease, gerd and others. I think my problem was excess stomach acid due to stress. A couple years ago I was telling a friend about this and he said
" drink lemon in water." I said I would not put more acid in my stomach. He said " lemon is alkaline, not acidic". For years the attacks came on slowly then intensified and they lasted 3 to 4 days. Now if I feel an attack coming on I drink lemon in water. It stops the attack in a short time, less than one hour. I no longer need to take drugs to stop the attacks. Big pharma doesn't like that ! Neither do the corporations that produce Ultra Processed Foods. My diet consists of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy. I have not researched alkaline.
My best to you All.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 16 3:35pm
In reply to @bayside "Hello all. I read several responses here that mentioned alkaline diet. In 1970 I came home..." + (show)
@bayside

Hello all. I read several responses here that mentioned alkaline diet. In 1970 I came home from Viet Nam with a severe intestinal problem. Pain beyond belief!
I went to the VA hospital in West Los Angeles. In 1970 they called it regional
interitis. The name has changed several times over the years. Acid reflux, IBS, Crohns disease, gerd and others. I think my problem was excess stomach acid due to stress. A couple years ago I was telling a friend about this and he said
" drink lemon in water." I said I would not put more acid in my stomach. He said " lemon is alkaline, not acidic". For years the attacks came on slowly then intensified and they lasted 3 to 4 days. Now if I feel an attack coming on I drink lemon in water. It stops the attack in a short time, less than one hour. I no longer need to take drugs to stop the attacks. Big pharma doesn't like that ! Neither do the corporations that produce Ultra Processed Foods. My diet consists of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy. I have not researched alkaline.
My best to you All.

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Lemon juice is generally considered acidic. It has a pH level between 2 and 3.

Here are some helpful articles with evidence-based research to help untangle the facts and myths about lemon juice in water and acid reflux.

- Can You Use Lemon Water to Treat Acid Reflux? https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/lemon-water-for-acid-reflux

- Lemon Juice: Acidic or Alkaline, and Does It Matter? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lemon-juice-acidic-or-alkaline

- GERD Diet: Foods That Help with Acid Reflux (Heartburn) https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gerd-diet-foods-that-help-with-acid-reflux-heartburn

- The Alkaline Diet: An Evidence-Based Review https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/the-alkaline-diet-myth

More research on the effectiveness of drinking lemon water for acid reflux is still needed. There is no evidence to support the Alkaline Diet. According to research, the foods you eat have very little effect on the pH of your blood.

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