Deb- I don't remember- does he have reflux?  That can be making the gag
reflex worse at times...Joy
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>From: BrightIs <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: And yet another question.
>Date: Sun, Mar 19, 2000, 7:34 PM
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>I have another question for the group.  I was wondering if gag reflexes =
>in our children can get worse with age ? =20
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>Zachary, in  the past few months, has been starting to gag and choke on =
>things that he previously ate with no difficulties.  Things like =
>scrambled eggs and such.  Tonight was a dusey, we gave him a small taste =
>of frosting off of our anniversary cake, it didn't even make it past the =
>throat, he began gagging and choking and finally up-chucked everything =
>all over me....yuck!
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>Now could be his gag reflexes have gotten worse or is it that his =
>sensory issues are magnifying to the extreme ?  Please help. Thank you
>Deborah mom of 4
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