Take a Pill the Right Way - Maybe
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http://www.annfammed.org/content/12/6/550.abstract?sid=cf9598c5-3fce-40d6-a8dc-55e40a572783 |
I was reading a magazine and came across an article about swallowing pills.
A German study had concluded there were better ways
and described 2 methods.
I wasn't so much interested in the new methods.
I just wanted to know WHY?
I have no problem taking pills.
Why this study?
I am used to swallowing lot of pills.
Big pills.
I pop all of them in my mouth.
I use my teeth to push the pills to the back of my tongue and mouth.
Yep, I stick out my tongue to push them back close to my throat.
Grab a glass of whatever is handy -
Except hot beverages-
Except warm beverages when taking fish oil -
ANYWAY
then I gulp.
Down they go.
So I looked around and found out that people have problems taking pills.
Various reasons too:
Fear of choking
Natural desire to chew before swallowing
Fear of gagging
Fear of pill going down wrong pipe
Harvard looked at the study and made a few comments
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/two-tricks-make-easier-swallow-pills-201411137515 Harvard says don't try different techniques at home. Interesting. SO If like me you have never had an issue taking pills - yay!! If you have a problem, do as they suggest, get with your Dr. ANDIf you never had a problem but do now,let your Dr. know Because as diabetics we are prone to things like Acid reflux Neurological damage Dry mouth GERD Thyroid problems plus just being diabetic can also be to blame. If you have problems swallowing, pills or food, ask the Dr. to help you! I hope you have a great numbers day! Jay |