Gagging and coughing after eating

[lisa j.]

I have a problem that has worsened over the last year.  After
eating meals, I cough and gag within about 5 minutes.  These
episodes last about 10 minutes.  I do not have stomach pain, or
pain elsewhere.  I have, on occasion, coughed and gagged so
much that I have vomitted.  These episodes occur while I am
sitting or standing, and do get worse if I bend over. Thank
you for your help.

[Sandy]

Would like information on the definition of Crichopharangeal Achalasia (please change my spelling if this is incorrect) and Crichopharangeal dysphagia.  Are they one and the same and what are the differences.  Thank you

[Adam Dickenson]

I have been experiencing the same problems as Margaret Jones. For the past year and a half I half experiences a mental disorientation and what felt like food that had been stuck in my throat. I have felt sick for a while now and I think that I have been too sick to appreciate life and the gifts along the way, feeling like this can lead to depression....good thing I'm a strong individual. Just about an hour ago my throat specialist told me that my barium sallow revealed acid reflux and some esophogitis, I have been the happiest in my life since that time. I have a better appreciation for life and I'm trying not to take nothing for granted, ITS GREAT to know whats wrong with your self! I dont realy follow the bible but I know "where once I was blind now I can see!", maybe I'll start following the bible!

[Randy]

I've had gagging problems after eating also, but mostly at the dentist and under stress and at important events.  Doctors told me that it was panic attacks and agoraphobia.  Sometimes antihistamines help, especially Claratin.  I saw in a journal I accessed thru ask.com where a dentist couldn't get xrays from a patient because of uncontrolable gagging.  Two different dentists
gave two different medications that worked very well.  I don't remember what they were, but I wrote them down and will try to get them here.  This is a problem that is more common than people think and needs more media and medical attention!

[Ro 20/6/00]

I have had gagging for over a year now, have had all the tests and now the doctors are giving up.  No help to me though! I am on Losec for the last 5 years but there does not seem to be a connection. I was curious to know if any one has a post nasal drip that might contribute to the collection of phlegm during the night which might cause gagging especially in the morning.

[Kathy]

My teen son coughs/gags during/after eating almost every meal for about 5 - 10 minutes. He also coughs/gags in the morning for about 15 - 20 minutes as soon as he rises. He also has asthma although 'this' is not asthmatic coughing. When I told our family doctor he suggested increasing his Pulmicort dosage (his asthma happened to be acting up at that time) and the mealtime coughing pretty much ceased. A couple times in the last two years our homeopath was able to get my son off the Pulmicort for several months at a time (until he ate the wrong thing and antidoted the homeopathic remedy) and during those months there was no mealtime coughing either. He is no longer under the homeopath's care and recently the mealtime coughing has gotten worse and more frequent, as has the morning coughing.
This is very embarrassing to my son, and I am very concerned about his condition. The rest of the time he is quite well.
What do you think this could be? I would really appreciate an answer as I am very worried about him.Thank you. (April 20/00)

[Mary]

Are any of you in peri-menopause?