TStewart31
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I introduced myself on another thread but i would like your opinions and advice.
31 year old male here from York in the UK......On here because i have some symptoms that i am quite worried about so thought i would seek your opinions.
I am having some issues right now mainly with my throat and mouth....The issues are.
-Now and then i get some hoarseness...If i clear my throat it instantly goes away.
-Sometimes i wake up with a very wet pillow.
-Throat is very sore
-Have to swallow quite a lot to clear my throat.
-Excess saliva and sometimes a dry mouth.
-Some problems with swallowing.
-I have choked on my saliva once or twice.
-My tongue feels uncomfortable.
-Speech is ok as far as i know...I have not noticed anything and i have had no comments from others.
-Sometimes i choke on food, I seem ok on liquids.
-Stiff neck.
-In my opinion my throat and/or mouth is weakening.
These symptoms have been happening for the past 8-9 weeks.
The NHS sucks over here.....I have seen my General Practioner who to be honest is not doing enough....There has been no explanation for my current problems....No referral and very little done in general....The only test i have had is 1 blood test and also a general neuro exam performed by my General Practioner.
I know i am quite young and I have only recenly thought about M.N.D and i know it is a rare disease......But that is not very reassuring as i am sure other people my age have developed M.N.D?
I do take Escitalopram as i do suffer from panic attacks and a bit of anxiety.
The waiting list to see a Neurologist is 2-4 months.....Privately i could see one within 2 weeks but i do not have the money to do this so i am at a loss what to do?
What are your opinions on this?
Looking forward to seeing your advice.
TStewart 31.
31 year old male here from York in the UK......On here because i have some symptoms that i am quite worried about so thought i would seek your opinions.
I am having some issues right now mainly with my throat and mouth....The issues are.
-Now and then i get some hoarseness...If i clear my throat it instantly goes away.
-Sometimes i wake up with a very wet pillow.
-Throat is very sore
-Have to swallow quite a lot to clear my throat.
-Excess saliva and sometimes a dry mouth.
-Some problems with swallowing.
-I have choked on my saliva once or twice.
-My tongue feels uncomfortable.
-Speech is ok as far as i know...I have not noticed anything and i have had no comments from others.
-Sometimes i choke on food, I seem ok on liquids.
-Stiff neck.
-In my opinion my throat and/or mouth is weakening.
These symptoms have been happening for the past 8-9 weeks.
The NHS sucks over here.....I have seen my General Practioner who to be honest is not doing enough....There has been no explanation for my current problems....No referral and very little done in general....The only test i have had is 1 blood test and also a general neuro exam performed by my General Practioner.
I know i am quite young and I have only recenly thought about M.N.D and i know it is a rare disease......But that is not very reassuring as i am sure other people my age have developed M.N.D?
I do take Escitalopram as i do suffer from panic attacks and a bit of anxiety.
The waiting list to see a Neurologist is 2-4 months.....Privately i could see one within 2 weeks but i do not have the money to do this so i am at a loss what to do?
What are your opinions on this?
Looking forward to seeing your advice.
TStewart 31.