Losing weight

Difficulty in swallowing is a very unpleasant feeling and a symptom of Parkinson's that requires one to keep calm. I was advised when eating to take small bites and not to overload my fork. Choking on food or even one's saliva is a scary situation, and as soon as you let panic take over, naturally the whole episode becomes even worse. Eating foods that go down easily such as yoghurt, makes things easier. Having no sense of smell, and now my taste buds are also diminishing, hence food is less appetizing to me, and it's easy to skip meals. The less interested in food, due to no smell or taste not to mention the scary sensation of choking, all naturally promote weight loss. Losing weight at first might seem great, getting rid of excess kilos that with little work slip away effortlessly. You may initially feel good and fit into your clothes much better, but this is a dangerous line to cross. The stomach also becomes accustomed to receiving less food, and the loss of weight can escalate and get out of control, which can possibly lead to other complications. Pay attention that you eat and don't miss meals. Try and eat a well balanced meal, and keep an eye on your weight.