mucus

  1. R

    I’m really concerned

    Hello everyone , I’m new here and I have some questions that maybe you would be willing to answer or help ease my anxiety. So I’ve had muscle twitches all across my body for about 2/3 months now. I was diagnosed with Prostatitis and ended up on 3 different medications. My anxiety levels where...
  2. V

    Use of nuedexta be risk for patients with mucus problem

    Heard nuedexta or Dextromethorphan.can ease swallowing difficulties and speech problem. My Dad (an ALS patient) apart from swallowing and speech problem has Thick Mucus problem for which he takes cough syrup...(Expectorant) to make mucus thin so it can be easily spit out. Is...
  3. P

    MND - in india and some questions

    HI everyone, Just joined the forum about a week ago. my wife was diagnosed with MND about 4 weeks ago . If there are any Indians on this forum do let me know. also if anybody could answer a couple of my questions 1. my wife can swallow food but has trouble swallowing water and small tablets...
  4. K

    Chunky Monkey

    I have started coughing up chunky stuff. I know I have scar tissue in my lungs from two bad bouts of pneumonia but I don't think that is what it is. I think it is clumps of semi dry mucus. Has anyone else seen this. It is pretty scary. Normally I cough up white slimy mucus but the...
  5. N

    [25/m] Left side body fatigue / Left side of body tremors

    Hello. I'm a 25 year old male having some strange symptoms, and of course.... dr. google has now lead me here. Before I get into this, I have seen my GP for these issues, and was referred to a movement specialist neurologist. The problem is the appointment isn't until November. Keep in mind I...
  6. L

    Symptoms, awaiting neuro appointment

    Hello all! I have been having some strange symptoms for the last month. It all came about suddenly and I’m concerned. All started May 29th, ceased for 10 days then symptoms arose again. Symptoms: - involuntary thumb and middle finger twitch/movement (this lasted for a week and hasn’t...
  7. C

    Newly diagnosed

    After posting back in november about being concerned for my father having als. Today it has been confirmed. Everyone is in total shock. I just feel helpless. His mucus is terrible, hes got a patch to help him, im trying to make a joke and stay positive but i know this is gonna be difficult. Is...
  8. A

    Worried about having als

    Hi my name is Arran, I'm 34 and I'm looking for some advise! I'm extremely concerned about having als!!! My symptoms started about 2 weeks ago I felt a very slight vibration in my chest, I I first thought it may have been some mucus, I went to the gp they checked my lung function with a...
  9. O

    Respiratory Failure on Trilogy

    My dad was diagnosed in May last year. Within 3 months he was in a wheelchair and 3 months after that his speech started to go. He is now in the end stage - no speech, no arms/legs, and unable to swallow. His FVC was 24% in January. He had been using the trilogy mask at night, but over the last...
  10. N

    I read a lot about trach, but still have questions if you could help...

    First, I know I started several separate threads, and I wonder if that's okay. Or should I just start one and stick to it? I start a new thread with each new question, and I'm afraid I may have more questions, and more each day... My dad's doctor recommends that he gets a trach together with...
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