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Herriman, UT

In the last two years since I have been diagnosed with fibro, I have had a harder time with swallowing pills and sometimes water. My throat feels more narrow. Anyone else have this issue? It's a bit scary.

July 7, 2016
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Members widely confirmed experiencing swallowing difficulties alongside fibromyalgia, describing symptoms like throat narrowing, choking on... Read more

Members widely confirmed experiencing swallowing difficulties alongside fibromyalgia, describing symptoms like throat narrowing, choking on pills or food, dry throat sensations, and feeling like pills get stuck at the top of the esophagus, with many noting these issues worsen during flare-ups. Several members shared strategies that have helped, including using a humidifier at night, taking smaller bites and chewing thoroughly, swallowing pills with food, staying calm when the throat spasms to allow it to relax, and seeking medical evaluation to rule out other causes like thyroid problems, GERD, or esophageal issues. A recurring theme was the relief of discovering this symptom is shared widely in the fibromyalgia community, the importance of getting symptoms checked by doctors while recognizing they may be muscular in nature, and the ongoing challenge of distinguishing between fibromyalgia symptoms and other potentially serious conditions.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I had a gastro 2 weeks ago for this, my throat feels like I have a pill stuck and it makes me keep swallowing, my chest was getting painful like oesophagitis and I was coughing up acid,my throat keeps drying and I can feel this process happening which envokes a coughing fit, I know I have GERD and hiaitus hernia but that has been under control for years, I am waiting for an appt with ENT as my ears are dry and no wax for months, my eyelids are dark and dry, my tongue soaks up fluid like blotting paper and my nose has no secretions .. I,m sure its NOt fibro related BUT the throat swallowing issue could be muscular so get it checked and don't, leave it ..

July 11, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I have been having swallowing issues since b4 I was diagnosed with Fibro in 2008. It is a scary thing to try to eat and food get stuck in your throat. It is also very painful. I try to take very small bites and chew for a long time. It seems to happen when I do not eat for a while then after the food finally pass and go down I can usually eat again with no swallowing issues. I have had testing done but they cannot find anything wrong. I and going to see a new ENT for more evaluation but I know in my heart that this is due to my fibromyalgia. It seems like the muscles in my throat is weak just like all of the other muscles in my body.

September 15, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ladies, I have the same with swallowing its food & pills. I get chocked a lots. bless us all.

July 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I never thought aabout it but yes , i regulaly feel it hard to swallow and throught feeling sore. and my meds seems to be getting and look like horse pills

July 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Seems that when I'm having a bad flare up it happens. I've always wondered what the heck the reason for it was. There's so many other issues related with Fibro that ur always wondering if something's really wrong or just yet another issue from fibro!!!!!!

July 9, 2016

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