Answered by Sianny - Jun. 4, 2014 7:26am
I've read it has something to do with 'stuff' from your nose sliding down your throat into your stomach *gag*
I didn't believe it but just a moment ago I had that (why are there no nice words for this) mucus lump stuck at the back of my throat and realised its been happening for a few days now because I catch myself doing the 'wannahokalugi' growl to shift it when I'm alone. Classy, I know.
I'm going to go throw up now...
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Answered by BabyClaire11 - Jun. 4, 2014 12:37pm
Mine JUST ended about a week ago..i can actually brush my tongue again.
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Answered by eag923 - Jun. 4, 2014 1:44pm
My over active gag reflex lasted until i delivered. It was horrible! Any time I had to take my vitamins or brush my teeth I knew to stand close to a toilet. I feel your pain on this issue!
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Answered by Sianny - Jun. 5, 2014 8:05am
MrsAmanda Thank you for the chin to chest method. The pill went down much easier with only minor gagging.
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Answered by gracealone2014 - Jun. 5, 2014 4:08pm
Hi Sianny! We are exactly the same right now at 9 wks +5. :) I had this problem suuuper bad before I got on this medicine called Diclegis. It is a LIFESAVER. I still get this gagging thing occasionally but not neaaarrrly as bad as it was before. It is completely safe and grade A. It's newer on the market in the U.S. So not many have heard of it but it's been around in Europe for ages (not sure where you are from though). I'd ask your doctor about it! It truly has helped me function so much better! It is basically just B6 and Unisom put together. Works great! :)
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Answered by kaylia2oo5 - Jun. 4, 2014 12:00pm
Mine has came and went. I'm going through another stage of it now (28w) :(
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Answered by prinder - Jun. 4, 2014 7:16am
I wish I had an answer to that. I've found that soups and broths go down well. I haven't tried milk shakes or smoothies yet, but so long as they're well blended I'm thinking they might?
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Answered by mrsamanda - Jun. 4, 2014 4:08pm
Sweet Jesus, I'm 33 weeks now and my gag reflex is STILL very hypersensitive. I have to be super careful when I brush my teeth to not gag myself or I will 9 times out of 10 end up puking. Ugh. I'm just hoping it goes back to normal after she comes.
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Answered by Sianny - Jun. 4, 2014 12:50pm
Oh joy. Well at least it's stopping me from stuffing my face all the time. thankfully I've ordered a folic acid vitamin spray so no more pill taking gagging sessions.
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Answered by mrsamanda - Jun. 4, 2014 4:13pm
Also, for pill taking, it helps if you can get the pill as far back to your throat as possible and put your chin down to your chest when you swallow. It helps open up your throat. Tilting your head back actually narrows your esophagus.
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