I’m having a hard time swallowing

I’ve been having a difficult time swallowing.
This also includes foods and water but even when I’m not drinking or eating.

I don’t know why?

Maybe it’s anxiety?

I’ve been drinking more coffee than usual.

Ugh … it’s always something.

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I’m also swallowing more than usual.
It’s weird.

It is always something. Ugh. I had a hard time swallowing when I was on a couple different meds. For me it was Invega and Seroquel.

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I have difficulty swallowing food. It’s scary. I have to be careful what I eat, chew carefully, mix bites with fluid before I swallow. I eat a lot of moist food. I’m sorry you are having this problem. I know it can be very scary.

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I’m sorry @melmel7 and @Leaf
Do you think it’s med related?

I had this as a side effect from one of the APs we tried. I don’t remember which one, but we stopped it soon after. It was the strangest thing and very uncomfortable. It happened shortly after starting the med and stopped shortly after discontinuing it.

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I have no idea, no earthly idea.

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That happened to me with an AP, but I don’t remember which one

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I know it can be an issue with parkinsons so I’d ring your doctor. It could be med related.

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I think coffee can cause anxiety. Some users here say that.

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It could be med related. It could be a stroke. Or it could be cancer or even something else. It’s best to get it checked out by a doctor if it continues or comes back.

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I think it could be. It couldn’t hurt to ask your doc. I’m not sure what else it could be so I don’t want to say for sure.

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Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus that can be caused by acid reflux or certain medications.

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Are you feeling better @Wave? Have you gotten any relief?

Hmm…a possible allergic reaction to food or meds?

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I have acid reflux. I end up throwing up. Then I can swallow drinks etc. Idk maybe that’s what it is.

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I was once taken off of antipsychotics entirely for 4 months because of swallowing difficulties.

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Thanks everyone.
I’m doing much better today, I think that the culprit was food related.

I bought some almond butter for the first time ever and had some last night, then the swallowing issues occurred.

Going to keep an eye on things.

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At night when I’m in bed I can’t swallow my saliva. I often panic.

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I had dysphagia since 2014. I went to see a surgeon earlier this year. He did 2 gastroscopies and biopsies. He diagnosed me with eosinophilic esophagitis. I had to take medicine and follow a strict diet. One of the things I had to cut out of my diet was cow’s milk. I had to use almond milk instead.

Best to get a professional opinion if your symptoms continue.

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Yes thanks @anon18305065

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