I can't help it. I am finally going to chime in on one of these.
1. Did you read the "stickies" in this forum BEFORE posting? If not, please go back and do so.
2. Why I'm assuming #1 is to be answered "no" is that NOTHING you described even remotely sounds like any stage of ALS regarding the bulbar region. Consider this a GOOD thing.
3. If you know anything at all about ALS, then you are aware that at BEST, it is exhausting for these PALS. They are hyper metabolic. The energy you and I expend is a fraction of what they expend doing the SAME activity. So even at rest, their bodies use up more energy. Above and beyond that, it can be very difficult for many of them to type. Keep in mind that every letter you see typed in reply to your post likely took considerable effort and energy.
4. They endure #3 above because they've been there. Afraid. Unsure. Wanting someone to reach out to. They don't want to leave you hanging if you are in the same situation. I am sure you ARE afraid, upset, unsure, and anxious to find out what's wrong. I'm betting you dollars to donuts it is NOT a case of ALS. Bulbar or otherwise. Please keep in mind what I've said and know that's why you may encounter some defensiveness here on the part of our PALS.
5. Again. Please read the sticky posts. Keep in mind that this is a community of people who DO, for SURE, have ALS or are caring for a loved one who does. And their participation here is a commitment of the time they have which has become even more precious and precarious.
Good luck and God bless!