lararobin
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- Apr 15, 2010
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- Learn about ALS
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- TX
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- Frisco
I have had slightly slurred speech for about 2 months. Trouble with S's primarily and then just occasionally trouble putting words together. Most of the time I sound fine and my husband and friends haven't noticed. My tongue also feels like it no longer fits right in my mouth. It feels a little too long and fat. The tip now feels numb/slightly irritated. Also I have severe dryness in my throat. Feels like a cotton ball is back there. I haven't had any trouble swallowing yet per se, but dry food is uncomfortable going down. I do have a twitch every now and then in my jaw when I'm laying down. My tongue hasn't twitched yet but i have noticed my jaw just jumping occasionally. I also notice a tiny little electric shock sensation in my cheeks occasionally. I recently was diagnosed with West Nile IGG antibodies (meaning old not active) in my spinal fluid after having some numbness in my face and diZziness for 2 yrs. My Neuro says my office exam is perfect and he even did an EMG on the left side of my body and under my chin into my tongue. All was perfect except a spot in my left calf that has been abnormal since 2003 after West Nile hospitalization. At the time no one diagnosed me and it has just recently been found. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. I am a 34 yr old Mom of 3 and super worried. I am hoping it's anxiety or the sleep depriv of having a newborn is bringing out West Nile probs. Thank you for taking the time to read through my post.