Has anyone had personal contact with a speech and language therapist? looking for information on video swallowing tests and any other routine tests they conduct for swallowing difficulties, thanks.
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I have googled video on speech and language therapist and quite a few came up.
They came to my husband quite a few times but I was only present once. She held her fingers close to my husband's Adam's apple to check when he swallowed as I tried to feed him. As he was at the stage where he was not swallowing she suggested stroking the side of his adam's apple to try to get his reflex to work.
Hope one of the videos is of use.
They came to my husband quite a few times but I was only present once. She held her fingers close to my husband's Adam's apple to check when he swallowed as I tried to feed him. As he was at the stage where he was not swallowing she suggested stroking the side of his adam's apple to try to get his reflex to work.
Hope one of the videos is of use.
Hello Helen, sorry to hear about your tests. My hubby had swallowing tests after his stroke. I found this on the Stroke Association website, which details tests and therapy. Hope it may be of use X
http://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/F14_Speech and lanuage therapy_1.pdf
I also remember he had an outpatient visit where they sprayed some light anaesthetic into his nose and then inserted a tube to look at the back of his throat. He said the procedure was ok.
http://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/F14_Speech and lanuage therapy_1.pdf
I also remember he had an outpatient visit where they sprayed some light anaesthetic into his nose and then inserted a tube to look at the back of his throat. He said the procedure was ok.
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Well still awaiting SALT appointment, but been back to Maxiofacial and between us all we think we know why I am choking when I eat.
It seems that after the original operation which left me with a graft at the base of my tongue and one side of my throat, when later they removed my bridge it is now allowing food to collect on that side of my mouth so unbeknown to me it is getting stuck!
Still need the SALT assement but also need to see my dentist to make a plate to try and put what is left of my tongue in a better position.
Eating in company is scary and embarrassing, but choking is not good either, especially in the car when you are driving, so eating in the car is banned!
They have reassured me that otherwise all looks fine.
Thanks to yo all for your support. xx
It seems that after the original operation which left me with a graft at the base of my tongue and one side of my throat, when later they removed my bridge it is now allowing food to collect on that side of my mouth so unbeknown to me it is getting stuck!
Still need the SALT assement but also need to see my dentist to make a plate to try and put what is left of my tongue in a better position.
Eating in company is scary and embarrassing, but choking is not good either, especially in the car when you are driving, so eating in the car is banned!
They have reassured me that otherwise all looks fine.
Thanks to yo all for your support. xx
Oh heck Helen - not what you need.
Mind don't forget that you need not be embarrassed amongst good friends should this happen when you are eating with them.
I hope your dentist can help so that you don't need to choke over food at all.
Mind don't forget that you need not be embarrassed amongst good friends should this happen when you are eating with them.
I hope your dentist can help so that you don't need to choke over food at all.
I hope you get this sorted quickly Helen.
I agree with Jan that good friends will understand if it happens & help you.
I agree with Jan that good friends will understand if it happens & help you.
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That seems a dreadfully long wait for your SALT appointment, Helen.
I wonder if your GP could speed things up for you?
And there was me thinking you were turning into a hamster
Seriously tho.... Hope that salt appointment comes through very soon. I guess going through your own dentist and not one at the hospital would be quicker re the plate ????
Hugs and snuggles xxxxxx
Edited: next time we meet you can always practice exercising your tongue by pointing it at me xxx
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Seriously tho.... Hope that salt appointment comes through very soon. I guess going through your own dentist and not one at the hospital would be quicker re the plate ????
Hugs and snuggles xxxxxx
Edited: next time we meet you can always practice exercising your tongue by pointing it at me
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