How can I get back my gag reflex?
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Have you had a stroke or some other condition that has induced dysphagia? Or perhaps medication that is impairing your gag reflex (benzodiazepines, neuroleptics, anticonvulsants, some corticosteroids, some antibiotics, anticholinergics, antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian drugs, anxiolytics, etc.)?\n\nDepending on the cause, various treatments ranging from physical therapy to medications exist.  Most popular is of course dietary modification and swallow therapy.  Surgical dilatation can also be done, if warranted and appropriate, as can cricopharyngeal myotomy, where the cricopharyngeus muscle is disrupted to reduce resistance of the pharyngeal outflow tract.  It really depends on the cause in the first place.  The important goal of treatment is to avoid aspiration and improve nutritional status of the patient, so working with a specialist in swallowing disorders to obtain optimum therapy for the individual case is key.\n\nJohns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD has an excellent swallowing center that might be worth looking into.\n\nGood luck!
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Cook something. Scream into a pillow. Watch tv. Breathe. Call another friend. Mediate. Do anything that will keep you from vomiting.
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dont waste money on a tongue scraper.  brush your tongue twice a day.  it may make you vomit, but brush in the far back too.  also you can buy a supplement called chlorphyll.  buy a liquid form and drink it, a teaspoon twice a day.  this will help detox your body and aid with fresh breath
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Swallow 1 tsp. white table sugar, dry. A study found that this stopped hiccups immediately in 19 out of 20 people. Repeat up to three more times at 2-minute intervals if necessary.  \n  \n2.   Gulp down a glass of water if the sugar doesn't work.  \n  \n3.   Eat a piece of dry bread slowly.  \n  \n4.   Breathe in and out of a paper bag. Do not use a plastic bag under any circumstances, and don't do this longer than 1 minute.  \n  \n5.   Gargle with water (see 'How to Gargle').  \n  \n6.   Repeat the above steps until your hiccups stop.
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Yogurt is supposed to help. Maybe drink some water, or eat some crackers. I know you said it's not hunger, but it might absorb the stomach acids and stuff and stop the gurgling.
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Put Ice cubes on each side of your throat untill the hiccups stop, Or start sucking on ice cubes\n\nEat a spoonful of PB, vinegar or sugar\n\nEat soemthing Spicy\n\nDrink a glass of water from the wrong side of the glass **wear a bib**\n\nBreathe into a paper bag\n\nPant like a dog\n\nSpit on a rock, then turn it over\n\nStick your tounge out while holding your breath for as long as you can\n\nDrink water while your nostrils are pinched and ears are plugged \n\nLie across a chair on your stomach and drink a glass of water.
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um, yes. it's your gag reflex, dear. don't go poking it.
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take some cough medicine, a throat drop and take some pepto bismo. you might feel better then. good luck
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Drink a spoonful of lemon juice.\nthe sour taste shocks your nerves and stops hiccups.
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Stick your finger down your throat causing you to gag.
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Pinch your nose and lean forward. Place a cold cloth or towel on the back of your neck.
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The spoon trick works, but really hurts....\nCheck wiki-how... they have quite a few suggestions:)
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Use this old Navy cure to stop the dry heaves,\n\nShake a Coke until it's flat and start sipping.  Must be Coke, not Pepsi.  Something about the syrup in Coke does the trick.
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Well, the only way to deep throat is to hold your breath. The way I got over it,and a lot of other guys and girls, was for the guy to be gentle and slowly work his dick down your throat. When I felt like I was going to gag, i would tap his leg or something telling him to pull out. This takes time, so you have to be patient. But, it's all worth it in the end. Once you beat your gag reflex, you can take just about any size dick down your throat. The biggest I've had was 9". That was 3 years ago. I'm discreetly looking for some guys who'll let me suck them off so I don't ruin my reputation with girls.\nAnyone interested??
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Place a tablespoon of sugar in mouth and suck slowly. In most cases, it is a sure remedy. For the authors of this web site, it works in more than 90% times.\nBlock both ears aand drink 6 ounces water without stopping to breathe. It works in more than 90% times\nHold your breath as long as possible, and let it go out. The lungs expand and push down on the diaphragm, stopping hiccups immediately.\nTake a deep breathe through your mouth, lean forward and push down your stomach. Hold in that position as long as you can and then slowly exhale the air through your mouth.\nMix 2 tsp common salt in a cup of plain yogurt (curd, yoghurt) and eat. In most cases, it is a good remedy.\nBoil 1/2 tsp of cardamom fresh powder in 2 cup water till about 1 cup water remains, Sieve it and drink a glassful of this warm water.\nFor recurring hiccups, suck small pieces of fresh ginger.\nPlug your ears with your fingers and drink something with a straw.\nLay on your back.\nPut a paper bag over your mouth and nose and breathe several times.\nFor some eating a spoonful of peanut butter stops hiccups immediately. It can work for children also.\nPull your tongue out of your mouth as far as you can and hold it for a couple of seconds.\nPlug your ears and nose and drink water.\nSing or laugh as loud as you can.\nTickle your uvula (the piece of skin that hangs down deep inside in your mouth) with a wrapped straw.\nEnage yourself in talking with somebody and do not care about hiccups. The hiccups will stop in five minutes.
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I am sorry for your situation :(\nI have read that swallowing gobs of unchewed rice or bread helps. I have not tried that personally though. \n\nDo a google search on the subject, and you should surely come across lots of viewpoints and information related to this.\n\nI would suggest you see a doc soon. I wouldn't wanna take chances. \n\nHope it comes out soon!
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Any thing hot will clear your throat, honey just "oils" your throat. May I also advice you to gargle in warm salty water. Salt cleanses and will help get get your voice back ;)