Slurred Speech & Driving

[COlisa]

OK, this might sound weird, but I am getting paranoid about it.

My husband's slurred speech makes it sound like he's had alot to drink (in fact, he doesn't drink any alcohol at all any more and doesn't take anything other than vitamins).

I am worried that he will someday get pulled over for speeding or something & the cops will think he's been drinking because of how he sounds.

Does anyone carry a note from your Dr. or anything that explains the speech? If so, what does it say?

Thanks!
COlisa

[Al]

I don't carry a note for that but it is a good point. I have a note for my Bipap machine when I travel that it must be cabin baggage and is fragile from my Respirologist. I would think your Neuro or GP would write up something to the effect of that he has bulbar ALS and has lost his ability to speak clearly. He could show it to them and then write whatever he has to say to them. If his writing is still legible (mine isn't) it shouldn't be a problem. AL.

[Jingles]

When I went to be assessed at the ALS clinic the speech therapist wrote out a few business cards stating that I had difficulty with speech because of ALS but that I could hear, understand and to be a little patient. I have not had to use them yet but I now have lost the ability to speak. Hopefully your husband can try that.

Regards Jingles

[patricia1]

I don't carry a note for that but it is a good point. I have a note for my Bipap machine when I travel that it must be cabin baggage and is fragile from my Respirologist. I would think your Neuro or GP would write up something to the effect of that he has bulbar ALS and has lost his ability to speak clearly. He could show it to them and then write whatever he has to say to them. If his writing is still legible (mine isn't) it shouldn't be a problem. AL.
I HAVE A BRACLET ON THAT SAYS SLURRED SPEECH ALS AND I CARRY A NOTE FROM MY MD. PAT

[Al]

Good idea Pat.