Pregnancy Symptom

I know it gags you and makes you feel sick even if you don't. I had similar problems but nothing helped and be careful about what you take because some things can cause unpleasant side effects for the baby. I would gargle water that had a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in it and it helped a little. Avoid fruit juices like orange juice and milk also, that reduces the amount of phlegm you'll produce.

I had something somewhat similar with both of my pregnancies. I felt like I was going to gag all the time my first 4 or so months, but I had to constantly spit and hack up lugies (is that how you spell it? LOL!) throughout my pregnancies. I just had extra saliva. I've read in books that this extra saliva is just a symptom of pregnancy in some women. In fact, when I started getting extra saliva BEFORE my period was late, I figured I was pregnant with my second, and I was right!

I felt nauseous and gagged a lot during the first 4 or so months of my pregnany. it wasn't a feeling of something caught in my throat, but I gagged all the time without vomiting. very annoying but I got used to it over time.
at the time I was wearing retainers at night (I had braces as an adult years ago) and stopped wearing them because it trigged my gag reflex. Brushing teeth was difficult as it triggered gagging as well. Eventually it went away, but not for at least 4 months.
yours sounds more specific than what I went through, I agree with the other comment, have a doctor check you our thoroughly.

Stop all sugar and dairy and start taking 2-3 PB8 for a week and see how it goes.

PB8 is far safer than mucinex.

This is a total guess. But, you know the thing that hangs in the back of your throat-uvula, could it be swollen? Everything gets bigger during pregnancy. like i said, just a guess

SOunds like a thyroid goiter to me. Get your thyroid levels checked? Good luck.

Naturally, as I am sure you will, you should discuss with your doctor! But I had similiar problems early on in my 2nd pregnancy and my doctor told me it was due to reflux and a weakening of the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach. Lots of things get looser with pregnancy and this is one of those things...as you may notice it takes you longer to go to the bathroom, etc. b/c it takes food longer to be digested at this crucial time when your body and baby need all the nutrients. Everything is slowing down. Try sleeping with your head elevated and not eating anything shortly before bed. Tums might work too?! Good luck and hang in there :)

Hi K.,
Just a short story for you. My girlfriend had a condition where her mouth produced extra siliva (but was a different consistancy)so she walked around with a spitoon and spit it out all day long (she couldn't get herself to swallow it)
This happened with ALL 3 OF HER PREGNANCIES!!! The whole time. I guess it just becomes second nature after a while.
Her monther and grandmother suffered the same condition! Crazy huh? Just thought I would share since you are going through a weird condition too.
Hopefully, that feeling will go away soon. I would just make sure that a doctor checks you out. You never know.
M.

If it is tonsil stones you can remove them with a water pick or long q-tip. It grosser than gross but you can Google tonsil stones on u tube and watch how they can be removed with a q tip.

Hi,

I've had that feeling, though not while pregnant. For me, it felt like a little piece of food caught way down in my throat that I could never quite swallow. The doctor told me this was actually a symptom of heartburn, just not a well known one. This might make sense for you, since heartburn is very common in pregnancy. Maybe try antacids, or ask your doctor?

Hope this helps!

R.

Hi K.-
you have a wide variety of advise... I suffer with this all the time,prego or not.. when I was prego I coughed alot because of this. I would suggest drinking hot tea to help disolve the grossness. When I drink hot tea in the morning it seems to help alot... Good luck and congrats with your baby.

I can't give advice but I can say I know what you are feeling and it's no fun! I feel that way all nine months and I swear the minute the baby is born it's suddenly gone. Good Luck!

Hi! I know this might sound weird, but there is a specific Chinese medical diagnosis (in acupuncture) that sounds exactly like what you are describing called 'Plum Pit Qi.' It wouldn't hurt to go see an acupuncturist... they might even be able to help with anything else you have going on. There is a brand new online directory for natural focused pregnancy practitioners, and there are a few acupuncturists on there now. You can go there to see if there is anyone in your area to help. www.NaturalBabyPros.com

Good luck with your pregnancy!

The first symptom I had with both pregnancies was nasal congestion. It has improved some, but at 8 months, I am still gagging every morning from the thick snot going down the back of my throat. My two year old loves imitating mommy trying to clear her throat to get it out. I don't have any suggestions, just wanted you to know that you aren't alone.

I have that problem whenever I get sick. Try squirting Warm lemon juice in the back of your throat. You cant even gargle with it a little. Hope this helps!