Take a Pill the Right Way - Maybe

Take a Pill the Right Way - Maybe

 

Believing Research

 

 

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.

AND

If 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