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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Srkdqltr

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2. THis happens to me. Potatoes and Rice seem to make that worse. Bread gets difficult.

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Original post)

Tue Sep 17, 2024, 04:38 PM

Sep 2024

I have to sit up straight and sip some liquid. I have a hiatal hernia? Not sure spelling. I think that is part of the problem.
Eat smaller bites and swallow before taking more? the sitting up straight is important for me as I tend to bend over.

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Dry mouth and swallowing [View all] XanaDUer2 Sep 2024 OP

Maybe one of your meds? Lots of blood pressure meds give dry mouth and eyes. flying_wahini Sep 2024 #1

That too. Srkdqltr Sep 2024 #3

2 cause dry m XanaDUer2 Sep 2024 #4

THis happens to me. Potatoes and Rice seem to make that worse. Bread gets difficult. Srkdqltr Sep 2024 #2

Clearly you need some fluids with your meals Warpy Sep 2024 #5