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Solly Mack

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7. Whatever was handy - Twinings, etc. Usually Irish breakfast or Darjeeling.

Sun Jun 26, 2016, 06:35 PM

Jun 2016

Sometimes Oolong. Lipton, Community, Luzianne. Truly, whatever was in one of the tea jars at the time. I wasn't picky.

I needed it hot. Hot was the main thing. It helped to soothe my throat and clear the phlegm.

I still take only small sips and swallow. Wait, then another small sip and swallow. I consciously swallow, if that makes sense. It helped with the phlegm/coughing/gagging - everything.

I was supine for tube feedings. Don't know if that makes a difference but it might.

Ask your doctor because peg tubes can cause issues with the tummy.

Sorry if I wasn't any help.

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It is coming up to two months since my last treatment. [View all] alfredo Jun 2016 OP

Do you still have your feeding tube? Keep trying to get sinkingfeeling Jun 2016 #1

It hurts. I tried applesauce and a weak gravy, quite painful. alfredo Jun 2016 #3

sinkingfeeling is right. Slow process, keep trying with the solids because you can Solly Mack Jun 2016 #2

did you have difficulty talking? I can manage to croak a few words. alfredo Jun 2016 #4

Yes, I did. Solly Mack Jun 2016 #5

What types of tea do you drink? alfredo Jun 2016 #6

Whatever was handy - Twinings, etc. Usually Irish breakfast or Darjeeling. Solly Mack Jun 2016 #7

I had some decaf green tea. I was able to have several good sips. I could taste it all through. alfredo Jun 2016 #8