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June 1, 2024
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A MyMSTeam Member

Mine was caused from acid reflux choked on every when I was a kid and teen. Found out when I was 24 had 1 1/2 pound of scar tissue in my esophagus so had it removed haven’t choked since.

June 1, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Get a referral for a speech therapist to help.

June 1, 2024
MyMSTeam

Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience similar swallowing problems, known as dysphagia. Symptoms can include:

- Choking or coughing when eating or drinking
- Feeling like food is stuck in the throat
- Needing to frequently clear the throat
- Difficulty controlling saliva

It's important to talk to your neurologist Show Full Answer

Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience similar swallowing problems, known as dysphagia. Symptoms can include:

- Choking or coughing when eating or drinking
- Feeling like food is stuck in the throat
- Needing to frequently clear the throat
- Difficulty controlling saliva

It's important to talk to your neurologist about these issues. They may refer you to a speech-language pathologist for further evaluation and management.

June 1, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes I had to see ENT AND WAS TOLD I have esophagus disiese and can’t have hard food all soft

June 1, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

You can also check with a gastrologist to see if it's acid reflux causing some of it. That was what caused mine plus my esophagus was spasming too fast and caused the choking.

June 1, 2024

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