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Shirley, Sometimes we lose bone mass in the jaw, and that changes the way the dentures fit. When the dentures don't fit well, it certainly can affect the ability to chew properly. It would be good to be sure you're getting enough calcium, magnesium, and vitamins D & K. Choking could be a result of poor chewing ability, however, it could also be due to PD. For this, your neurologist should refer you to a speech pathologist, who can determine whether you are swallowing properly. If not, s/he will show you how to swallow safely, so you don't choke. Let us know the results of your visit, we care! Best regards, Kathrynne > Edward Kleinmeyer wrote: > > I go to neuroligest tomorrow for testing. Thought maybe someone could > tell me, I have been having trouble chewing and my dentures don't fit > well any more,also I seem to be choking a lot . I have had my dentures > relined in the last 8 months but I seem to be right back where I was > before. Is this just another symptom? I'll admit that I am scared. > Shirley -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy for Parkinson's disease Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs;" "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson'sdisease," J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/