Stephanie I find that milk works better too. The only complaint I have with milk is that in the morning it seems to make the mucous worse, but after I have been up for awhile it is ok.

I can relate to the thick stuff and things getting stuck in it Charles. I have the same difficulty and I find that I have to clear the back of my mouth a couple of times while I try to eat. It makes staying home to eat a lot more comfortable than being around people, but it works.

Patty