Hello ashli 
Sometimes connective tissue diseases involve swallowing difficulties but as far as I know that would be with food too, not just fluids. I think you should mention the problem becasue of the concern that you are not getting enough fluids each day. Supposedly 20% comes from food and there's a theory that the current 8 glasses a day is unnecessary. Other drinks count too towards total fluid intake ( again depending what you read.!)
Maybe not drinking very cold or very hot would ease the situation and sipping, even through a straw. Keep a careful account of how much you are drinking in total. It might be more than you think.

Clare
Sometimes connective tissue diseases involve swallowing difficulties but as far as I know that would be with food too, not just fluids. I think you should mention the problem becasue of the concern that you are not getting enough fluids each day. Supposedly 20% comes from food and there's a theory that the current 8 glasses a day is unnecessary. Other drinks count too towards total fluid intake ( again depending what you read.!)
Maybe not drinking very cold or very hot would ease the situation and sipping, even through a straw. Keep a careful account of how much you are drinking in total. It might be more than you think.
Clare