I’m having some trouble.
By Amber
@AmbiePam (119195)
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 (90545)
• United States
28 Feb
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 (173656)
• United States
28 Feb
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 (173656)
• United States
28 Feb
@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 (134393)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Feb
That would be hard to deal with. Hope you can think of something to help
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@RasmaSandra (97142)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Feb
Perhaps this can help you
https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/nausea/upset-stomach-and-nausea-from-medication
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@LeaPea2417 (39986)
• Toccoa, Georgia
1 Mar
I don't know jow to answer , but try again.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54706)
• United States
1 Mar
When I know that I will have a hard time taking a food or medication I shut my eyes. Perhaps this might help. Just do your best not to look at it. Bless you
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@1creekgirl (44521)
• United States
1 Mar
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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@Traceyjayne (10720)
• United Kingdom
1 Mar
I can’t swallow tablets at all. I have to chew…..I know you’re not supposed to. If you have to take them around the time you have food, can you maybe hide them in the food. Ive done that before ….hidden in a chocolate muffin.
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@LindaOHio (220852)
• United States
1 Mar
I'm sorry you're having this problem. I take pills twice a day; and I have several to take each time. I wish I had something to suggest.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
28 Feb
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 (8765)
• United States
1 Mar
@AmbiePam If I feel real nauseas, then I take it before my pills. It helps me a lot.
@ogbenishyna44 (1620)
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1 Mar
I wish I can make a suggestion about this issue but I hope you are feeling much better now.
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@GardenGerty (169005)
• United States
1 Mar
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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@MarieCoyle (58118)
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28 Feb
I've gone through this at times. Years of medicine...it takes its toll. I've smashed up pills and hidden 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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