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amymeri:
Sometimes I have this persistent tickle in my throat that makes me cough and gag until I almost vomit.  It is just awful and happens every couple days.

This is new since my surgery for a 4 cm AN and my facial, trigeminal and trochlear nerves were affected...don't know if my swallowing is affected or what's going on.

Anyone have ideas?

Raydean:
Hi Amy

Sometimes with larger tumors the upper cranial nerves  9th, 10th and 12th can be affected leading to weakness of the nerve involved. Chet also had the same problems as you mention.  It helped him to keep water handy at all times.  A moist throat seem to cut down on that tickle.  We found that sucking on mints, or lemon drops really helped to cut down on the coughing.  (Chet prefers Altoids mints due to flavor and handy container).  Bottom line for  Chet is that he always has water and mints near by to help with the issues mentioned.  We don't leave home without the mints and water either.

Hopefully as time goes by these issues will work themselves out.  Boy, if I'd known I would of invested in bottled water and mints <g> !!!

Take care and thinking of you
Raydean

Battyp:
Hi Amy,
  Unf. Raydean is correct.  I have the same problem which is why they are not letting me go back into the classroom.  I actually threw up on an employee at a staff meeting.  I was told to avoid soda, caffiene, and anything I find that makes the problem worse.  I know for me spicy foods, ice cream, really cold things irritate my throat.  I keep waking myself up at night choking so I'm sure sinuses have some play in all of it.  I tried allegra but it didn't help..seemed to make it worse since it dried me out.  If anyone knows tips to help I'm all ears!

amymeri:
Wow!  I didn't expect ANYONE to know what I was talking about so I don't know if I am relieved or  bummed out that this could continue.  I do notice I am a little more likely to choke but the tickle/cough thing is awful.  Water does help, so I will keep sipping.  I am not in the habit of drinking much throughout the day but it is worth it to try.  Since my face and eyes are getting a little better, I am hopeful that this too will pass....

AHHHHHHHH, some days I am just so tired of all this crap! 

Amy

Battyp:
Yes, Amy someone else can feel your pain!
Some days mine is better than others and I wish I knew why as I'd always do that  LOL
Funny my doctor told me to stay away from peppermint and my son came home yesterday telling me in his psychology class the teacher gives out peppermint as it boosts your memory....Me thinks I will try some altoids..if I can remember to buy some  LOL  ;D
Hang in their Amy....keeping my fingers crossed (and toes and arms and eyes) that we find some relief for all that ails us!

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