Still in denial?

I just was diagnosed with progressive bulbar palsy August 2016 although I've been having problems with my speech since maybe November 2015. My speech is getting worse, have weak facial muscles and tongue movement but otherwise feel fine. Penn medicine neurology said I have bulbar palsy and suggested I start rilutek that's it works pretty good for bulbar patients. I'm still hoping it's not ALS. Should I take the medicine? I don't know where to go from here. Any suggestions would be so welcome please!

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