Weak gag reflex. trouble with clothing too close to neck

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Weak gag reflex. trouble with clothing too close to neck

by Amy
(Cincinnati, Ohio)

I am looking for more information, similar stories, possible ways to support my child when it comes to what appears to be a sensory disorder. He is having trouble with clothing on his neck. Constantly pulling at shirts, he also can not have his jacket buttoned or zipped up to close to his neck. I have seen him gag when things get too close to his neck. He also has a problem with tags in the back of the shirts. His gag reflex has been check and is diagnosed as weak. He recently went through a bout with a virus that had him throwing up for 12 days. I think part of the throwing up had to do with him gagging himself and I noticed he kept pulling at his shirt in the hopes of alleviating the choking feeling.

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I Understand
by: Seth

Hey, I am 18 and I have the same issues as your son, and the best thing you can do about the shirts is have him try them on before all the clothes before taking the tags and such off so you can return them or if he is with you have him try them on. Also neck ties give me a HUGE discomfort and I'm assuming it has or will in the future cause your son the same issues. I wear my neck ties loose and looks kind of sloppy and bear and grin it when I have to adjust it for pictures and such, although I NEVER button the top button with any of my shirts. I hope this is somewhat helpful and insightful for you.

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Gag Reflex
by: Anonymous

My son is 10 and this has gag reflex is terrible in the morning when he first wakes up. He walks around with his shirt collar pulled up over his face. I have no idea what is causing this. My husband thinks it has something to do with the dry air from fireplace?? I had thought about possible tick or something but not sure if this is something to consult the physician on or if this is a mental issue. Any suggestions?

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My son has the same issues
by: Anonymous

My son has mild SPD and also has some of the same issues as yours with not liking anything too close to his neck and tags. I would suggest getting tag less shirts or cutting the tags out and not buying shirts that have a small neck hole. It also might help if he just wore collared shirts and left the top buttons unbuttoned. Good luck!

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