Morning Throwup, Part 3:
The possibility of a blocked throat means that wolfing down food as soon as the fluids in my chest recede is a bad idea. Regurgitation can cause further blockage. Instead, I have to be very careful about staying under my limits and eating the right foods. Even when things look clear (no stomach bloating, no liquid feeling in chest), eating during these breaks can trigger dire consequences.
Another difference is that I have to keep drinking water. Oftentimes, I stop drinking after a meal in order to let water levels recede and allow for more eating. When the throat is blocked, doing so is bad because it can cause things to dry out. As mentioned previously, dried out regurgitation results in dry cakes in the throat that can worsen the blockage tremendously.
Of course, this means that chest water levels stay high so I have to eat less. The high chest water levels also means that less water reaches my extremities + lower body. Without as much hydration, those parts of my body are weaker. I have to be extra careful about pushing them past their limits (aka stop exercising once that part feels tired).
Lastly, I have to make sure everything I eat is fairly soft. That way, even when it comes back up, it won’t join the blockage. For example, chicken meat is normally okay but during a blockage, it can be troublesome. Being a strict vegetarian during blockage is a good idea.
As for removing the blockage, sipping hot tea or soft drinks is my go-to solution at the moment. These drinks help, but can’t 100% reliably remove every blockage. Sometimes, I have no choice but to strictly follow the guidelines above and wait it out.
