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I Want To Know If Anyone Has Problems Swallowing? My Barium Test Showed That I Have A Problem With Swallowing. The Technician Told Me That

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tiverton, RI

I should not drink water. How do I stay hydrated?

April 20
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I do occasionally choke when swallowing. I find if I drink smaller amounts I can avoid the choking.

I was used to able to do things without thinking. Now I have to pay careful attention to everything.

April 20
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You can stay hydrated through fruit, vegetables, thickened soups, smoothies, etc. Then there are products that you can put in your water and other drinks that will make them thicker and easier to swallow without choking.

April 20
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm not sure what "difficulty " swallowing actually conveys??
I am noticing that I go to swallow and it takes a good 15 second meeting with my brain on how exactly does that work again.....
😕

April 23
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree Dale you have to think about everything you do ,I try to be careful everytime I make a. move so afraid of falling

April 21
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I guess you are right, there isn’t anything else for hydration. Thanks anyway.

April 20

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