I can't swallow pills.......? What's wrong?? lol.?!


Question: I can't swallow pills........? What's wrong.?.? lol..?
I always have to get liquid or chewable. Haha.Health Question & Answer


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I have this problem too. I just couldn't seem to do it for a LONG time.

I was the 17 year old chewing on baby aspirin because I couldn't swallow it....it's silly and embarrassing I know lol.

It does not mean something is wrong with you, it is just a certain thing that is different for everyone. I recommend trying to put the pill in the back of your throat and taking the biggest gulp of liquid you can. If that doesn't work then simply pushing the pill down your throat works too (but you will gag so be careful and make sure to drink loads of water afterward to prevent it from being stuck)

Don't worry nothing is wrong with you :)Health Question & Answer

You could try putting the pill in your mouth, then drinking some water or a drink that is okay to have with the pill, so that the pill and liquid are in your mouth at the same time. Then swallow them both at the same time. I think most people don't like swallowing pills when they're younger. After you are able to swallow the pill with the liquid, I think you'll eventually get the hang of it and it will be natural to you after awhile.Health Question & Answer

Try the tips above, and practicing with something that's not a real pill.

Sometimes practicing with candy makes it easier. Start with tic-tacs, then bite the head off a gummy bear and practice swallowing that with water. After that go up to a mini m&m, then a whole gummy bear. Once you can do that, you can basically do any pill.Health Question & Answer

It runs in my family..

My brother, myself, a couple of my cousins, my aunt, and my grandma can not shallow pills..

And to the people saying. Put them in your mouth, drink water and shallow. It does not work that way...once you swallow the water it is still in your mouth..If it was that easy,people who could not swallow pills would shallow them. Putting them in food does not work either.. You chew down the food, you swallow the small pieces and the large pill is still in our mouth. All people are different, what works for one does not work for all!!Health Question & Answer

Well surprisingly this is actually common, it is usually a fear of swallowing them and not a condition. You could try different techniques. For instance some people put the pill in their mouth and then take a drink, other find it easier to drink then put the pill in. If neither of these work try starting off by taking a pill with apple sauce or pudding sometimes this is easier.Health Question & Answer

haha lol.. my friend was like that once... well take ur pills w/ water. . the way i do it is... first take 3 gulps of water and drink it.. then i take one big gulp but this time keep the water in ur mouth and then open ur mouth a little bit and stick the pill in and swallow it w/ the water. hope that helpedHealth Question & Answer

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OMG! I can't believe you think that that is wrong. Because it is not. I can't swallow pills. So I always take a medicine drink. So what.? For me when I try I spit it out because it makes me wanna throw up. Some people are like that. Relax, it's completely normal. BYE!Health Question & Answer

Me! LOL!Health Question & Answer

i was like that when i was younger. my mom would break open the pills and i would ingest the powder that came out. but looking back i wouldn't have tasted the bitter taste of the medicine if i had just swallowed them.
now i have no problem swallowing pills. it just takes some time to get used to. try gulping it with water. i agree w/ the ppl who have said that it's all in your head.Health Question & Answer

i used to be the same way.. just use soda instead of water so it kinda hides the fact that you have the pill in your mouth look up at the ceiling and pretend the pill isn't even in your mouth and swallow. thats how i first swallowed a pill and i used to not be able to for my life..Health Question & Answer

i cant either lol. try to break it in half. that and/or fill your mouth with a drink, drop the pill half in your mouth and just swallow you shouldnt even feel it go down.Health Question & Answer

If your able to swallow other things of the same size, then its a mind thing with you. If not, then you should go to a doctor to take a swallowing test. something might be wrong.Health Question & Answer

you're being a baby....?

i always take a sip of water, then pop the pill in and swallow it altogether. i don't even notice the pill.Health Question & Answer

You are thinking too hard, but as long as you can get liquid or chewable don't worry about it.Health Question & Answer

AHAHAHA i'm the same way, and i'm 20. i have to take the little kids medicine lolHealth Question & Answer

Just put the pills in your food. You need to learn how to take pills if you want to live a long life.Health Question & Answer

You just have sensitive gag reflexes. I taught myself how to control them. Now I can stick stuff down my throwt without gaging.Health Question & Answer

My brother is the same way. Either get over it and take a pill or just go w/ liquid and chewables I guess.Health Question & Answer

I work in a clinic and this is actually more normal then you'd think.Health Question & Answer

a few people in the world just can't swallow pills for some reason. my sister is like that too.Health Question & Answer

Pillow man sindrome.Health Question & Answer

it means you will have diarreaha soon.Health Question & Answer

your still afraid...it takes time to get use to...Health Question & Answer

its all in your head.Health Question & Answer

you dont know how to eatHealth Question & Answer

hide it in your food or have a glass of water with itHealth Question & Answer



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