I’m having some trouble.
By Amber
@AmbiePam (113718)
United States
February 28, 2026 3:49pm CST
So in my earlier post today I mentioned it was a good day except one minor exception. I spoke about it a long time ago, but it had to do with medicine. One morning, about three years ago, I looked at the pills in my hand, for the day, thought, if I put one more pill in my mouth, I’m going to throw up. Just that thought alone, and I immediately threw up.
Fast forward to this afternoon after lunch, and I put one pill in my mouth, reached for the water, and threw up. (TMI, I’m sorry). I understand it’s psychological; I guess after 24 years of so much medication my mind said, nope.
It happens about twice a week now. What can I do? And it happens whether I take them one at a time, or all at once.
It’s great if none of you take medication, but unfortunately, I have too. What do you think I can do?
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@Marilynda1225 (88922)
• United States
6h
I feel bad that you're having trouble taking your pills. I'm at a loss for what to suggest.
I take all my pills at once and just gulp them down with water (I always take a mouthful of water before I put the pills in my mouth so they slide down more easily).
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@DaddyEvil (169008)
• United States
6h
I'm sorry that happens but I can't offer any advice that would be helpful. I take morning meds and afternoon meds. It's easiest for me to just take them all at once and swallow with a gulp of water.
I'd rather not take any meds at all but, they're the only things that keep me above ground at the moment. *shrug*
I'd help you if I could. 
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@DaddyEvil (169008)
• United States
5h
@AmbiePam Yes, very true....
If it helps you any, I take 12 1/2 pills every morning and 5 every evening. 
And lets not forget that I have one shot every Wednesday evening and one shot once a month, normally. 
I told Pretty that some evil person keeps waking me up to give me shots... She cackled and asked if I'd rather not keep living. 
I didn't have an answer for her.
And lets not forget that I have one shot every Wednesday evening and one shot once a month, normally.
I told Pretty that some evil person keeps waking me up to give me shots... She cackled and asked if I'd rather not keep living. I didn't have an answer for her.1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (130329)
• Marion, Ohio
5h
That would be hard to deal with. Hope you can think of something to help
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@RasmaSandra (94764)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6h
Perhaps this can help you
https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/nausea/upset-stomach-and-nausea-from-medication
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@GardenGerty (167908)
• United States
3h
I am a gulper, but many of my pills are vitamins and minerals. I just throw them in my mouth with a gulp of water. Bob will do one or two at a time with a sip of water or juice with each. In the nursing homes in the past I have seen pills put in a spoonful of pudding, maybe one or two at a time. Bob even had a lady that they gave chocolate ice cream syrup with pills. Of course often they needed the calories. It would also probably work with a spoon full of yogurt. Some pills need some food to help them stay down.
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@1creekgirl (44481)
• United States
1h
My goodness, that's a bad problem to have. Does eating first make any difference? Can you crush the pills and mix with something? I'll pray for you.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8715)
• United States
4h
My doctor gives me nausea medicine that goes under my tongue and helps very quickly. Would this help you?
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@misunderstood_zombie (8715)
• United States
4h
@AmbiePam If I feel real nauseas, then I take it before my pills. It helps me a lot.
@MarieCoyle (55328)
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4h
I've gone through this at times. Years of medicine...it takes it's toll. I've smashed up pills and hid them in my food like we do for a toddler or a pet...Most of the time I can get them down, but like you, once in a while it just doesn't work. Oh, and for some weird reason, when this happens, I can often get them down with a hot drink--hot tea, hot coffee...I know, I guess I am weird. I hope this works.
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