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I have chewed two stick of delicious cinnamon gum, now I'm wondering if thats bad? No one said I couldn't? Anyone experience anything?

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I chew gum every day. I was told I shouldn't but it hasn't been a problem for me.

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one of my first visit to my NUT - amongst other things - she said i shouldn't chew gum

i was like, "huh, why not", she said i could chew gum without any problem - just make sure not to accidently swallow, that's the main issue

gum was never that important to me, so i just avoid a possible problem by not chewing gum

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I chew gum all the time. I have never accidentally swallowed gum, lol.

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I chew gum a few times a day. I was warned it can cause gas (and sometimes it does in me). For me, I need it because I've started clenching my jaw since I'm not always shoveling food in my mouth. :)

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I chew gum a few times a day. I was warned it can cause gas (and sometimes it does in me). For me' date=' I need it because I've started clenching my jaw since I'm not always shoveling food in my mouth. :)[/quote']

Oh my gosh, I do this too, and then I end up with the most awful headaches! I found I do it more when I am under stress, and by the time I am aware I am doing it, it is too late, the pain has set in for the remainder of the day.

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Omg! I just swallowed a piece of gum! I'm scared, what should I do?

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I just swallowed a piece of gum! I'm scared, what should I do?

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my NUT told me that i might have a problem if i accidently swallow a piece of gum. just call your NUT and see what she tells you

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Omg! I just swallowed a piece of gum! I'm scared, what should I do?

well first off call your Dr. but don't panic. my sister swallowed gum, freaked out, called her surgeon and he laughed and said "it will pass" but don't make a habit of it. She had gastric bypass.

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Gum = gas in my tummy. The same thing with drinking from a staw. Some people dont have any problems with either and do both. Its not harmful but can be uncomfortable.

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