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Swallowing

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Montreal, QC

I'm having a hard time swallowing food. It feels like my throat is too narrow.

And when I drink, everybody can hear me.

I wonder if it's fibro related.

October 30, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with swallowing difficulties, with several attributing the sensation to muscle weakness from fibromyalgia,... Read more

Members shared their experiences with swallowing difficulties, with several attributing the sensation to muscle weakness from fibromyalgia, medication-induced dry mouth, or conditions like Sjögren's syndrome that can overlap with fibro symptoms. Many members described needing water constantly to avoid choking and emphasized the importance of discussing these symptoms with healthcare providers, with one member surprised that a gastroenterologist didn't order further testing when swallowing issues were mentioned. A recurring theme was the frustration of navigating overlapping symptoms across multiple conditions while trying to determine whether new or worsening swallowing problems require immediate medical attention.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member Yes I have to have my water beside me or I feel I would choke to death. When I was first diagnosed, the research I did said it was from Fibro. Yours may be something else so I would get checked out by your doctor. Hugs
John 3:16

October 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had the same issue. Mine turned out to be because some of the meds I was taki caused dry mouth. My doc and I switched meds around and I don't have that problem now. You can look up the side effects of your meds on webmd and see if any of hours can cause dry mouth.

November 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, I'm surprised your gastro didn't order an EDG. She shouldn't just assume it's from the IBS. Hopefully your family doctor can help

October 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was told that it is due to muscle weakness from fibro. The action that should allow you to swallow is inhibited. Very annoying when not able to swallow my own spit.

October 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you discussed swallowing issues with healthcare provider. Could be something or not. Good to get it checked.

October 30, 2016

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