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I have episodes where i think i'm gonna swallow my tongue! am i having a seizure :'(?
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Seizure: Very unlikely. This is an old myth that let people to use spoons and objects in an attempt to prevent epileptics from swallowing their tongues during a seizure. It is recommended not to insert anything inside the mouth of a person having a seizure as these objects can cause a serious choking hazard. That sensations you described do not suggest that you are having a seizure.
Answered 1/6/2019
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