Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I've started doing that too over the past two years or so. It doesn't matter what I eat either. Even pudding I will have a hard time getting down. I tip my head to the left (guess you could go either direction) and tip it forward at the same time. It gives a direct path for the food to go down. When I asked my Doctor about it she told me to do what I just said. I told her I guess it was natural instinct to do it that way cuz thats what I've been doing. I just don't like doing it when we are eating out. Things still get stuck but I don't choke. I always have a big glass of milk too just incase I need something to push it down altho some times the milk just passes by what ever is stuck. Just relax, breathe slow and stay calm and it will go down. > > Lately I've noticed that I choke alot on food, simple things like > rice or corn can cause a choking fit. Is this part of SMA? Does > this mean that I will have to get a feeding tube soon? I'm pretty > worried, so any advice is appreciated. > > Simone (totally freaking out right now) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 as from my own experience - yes, it is a part of sma. the swallowin muscules are getting weaker and they work slower. i need to chew everything into tiny pieces, so i could swollow it easily. otherwise it`s getting stuck in my throat and i have problem love & light patie http://patie80.multiply.com http://patie.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I know this post is pretty old but I wanted to reply with my information. My swallow is -VERY- positional. If I am not sitting correctly, I have a really hard time swallowing and choke occassionally. Thanks! Milinovich Choking and SMA Lately I've noticed that I choke alot on food, simple things like rice or corn can cause a choking fit. Is this part of SMA? Does this mean that I will have to get a feeding tube soon? I'm pretty worried, so any advice is appreciated. Simone (totally freaking out right now) ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Beta. http://advision.webevents./mailbeta/newmail_tools.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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