flutterby23

Hi Swallow study was great. NO RESTRICTIONS, except go slow and easy. He has decided that he will start using the PEG to make sure he is getting all his nutrients, and just eat by mouth what he really enjoys. Eating has become very tiring for him, and now that he knows he doesnt have to use it, he will. Go figure!! Before he refused to use it. The SLP was such a wonderful caring and compassionate doctor. I am sure you are too!! Thanks Lori

They did a swallow study when he was DX in Sept when we were in the hospital. We are with the VA now and we just wanted another one done to make sure he isnt aspirating. His FVC dropped from 65 to 55 in the last 6 months. We knew we would eventually need the PEG, and our docs here are big believers in sooner rather than later. So are we! Thanks Lori

thank so much for explaining both procedures. Which one do you think is more accurate for assessment of swallowing problems?

dear flutterby, thank you so much for your informative post on Dysphasia and willingness to helpALS pts.
I would like to ask you a question: which test is better to assess dysphagia problem: MBS or FEES?
Thank you so much,Erica

Thank you for being here. My husband has a swallow study in 10 days, he has PEG but eats mostly by mouth. We just want to be sure it is still safe to do so.

Hi everyone. I am a licensed SLP that has joined this forum after having a very emotional and touching interaction with a current ALS patient of mine. I work in an acute care hospital and have worked in the past with ALS patients. But this one in particular touch me deeply.
I am here to offer any advice or expertise in the area of swallowing (dysphagia) for those patients with this terrible disease.