Advice on Symptoms - ALS/Bulbar Symptoms/Tongue deviation

[Gwennie123]

Dear all,

I am posting here after much hesitancy. I have been trying to stay away from internet browsing since symptoms started!

After noticing some strange symptoms i visited my GP who is referring me to a neurologist.

My symptoms are:
-Strange feeling in tongue to big for mouth, biting tongue/cheeks.
-difficulty swallowing (stiffness in front of throat, often feels tight like its in spasm)
-weakness/stiffness in right hand
-Muscle wasting right arm

and told to me today by the doctor, i have tongue deviation to the right and strong reflexes.

I didnt even know what tongue deviation was! I foolishly went onto the internet and found pictures of ALS/MND.

I am not an anxious person and a single Mum to a beautiful busy toddler. I don't have time to be anxious about myself.

Obviously i am very worried about the outcome of this and looking after my beautiful girl.

Can anyone tell me if tongue deviation means a definate diagnosis of ALS? I know is shouldn't have looked online but im very practical and looking for ways to be positive about it all.

Thank you in anticipation.

Jo

 

[Nikki J]

It most defintely does not mean it is definitely MND. As you say you are a busy single mum. Concentrate on your beautiful child as you wait for the neurologist but be assured there are other far more likely causes. Good luck

 

[Gwennie123]

Thank you for your reply Nikki.