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I had my last fill about 5 months ago and everything has been great until today. I woke up around 4 am because I was coughing. I noticed that I also felt like there were bubbles in my throat. About 5 minutes later, I threw up a small amount of clear Fluid (maybe acid??). Throughout the day I've had some Water, part of a smoothie, and a cheese stick, but something doesn't feel right. I don't really feel like it's going down...it seems like it's just sitting in my throat. Send there are still lots of bubbles.

I'm thinking things may be a little aggravated and I need to do liquids for a few days, but I don't want to make things worse by waiting too long. Has anyone else experience anything like this?

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if you think you need to call the doctor, you should

even if its nothing......it will rest your mind...... let us know whats up.

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Definitely give your doc a call. Wont hurt and will ease your mind....please keep us posted....


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Whenever you feel the need to ask should I call my doctor? The answer is always yes.

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Cheryl's answer was my immediate response to seeing the title of the post -- absolutely call. Don't ask us, a bunch of people on the internet. Ask your medical professionals!

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Thank you all! I did call the doctor and they are getting me in tomorrow. I'll do liquids in the interim.

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