choking

  1. W

    I've Read The Stickies But STILL Have Some Bulbar Fears/Concerns PLEASE help :(

    Hello to all, I first want to start my message by saying I am extremely understanding of the patience you all have with this forum. I can only imagine how many of these "types" of requests you've been getting due to all the heavy media coverage on ALS/the ice bucket challenge. I just want to...
  2. B

    Questions about Mefloquine toxcicity and dual diagnosis

    My husband is 46 years old and an Army Veteran. He has been having multiple problems for several years such as falling over when standing still, sensitivity to bright and flashing lights, panic attacks, always forgetful, trouble swallowing, hand and arm tremors, and random body jolts. After...
  3. B

    How swallowing liquids is difficult with ALS?

    HI, I have been having fasciculations for over 7 (now I a 29) years. Last follow-up with a neuromuscular specialist was 2 months ago, specifically aimed at bulbar region - all fine. But after I noticed that a relative of mine (who too has fasciculations but is very, very old) choked on liquids...
  4. T

    :'(

    I think we've got pneumonia..or a lung infection..or something. Last couple days Haydens swallowing/choking/mucus has all of a sudden gone crazy. Have hardly slept since Tuesday, coughing, choking, gasping for air. Hasn't eaten more then a piece of toast.. Had Dr in yesterday, he prescribed the...
  5. S

    Loss of appetite

    Texas Tracy in a previous entry mentioned that she has lost her appetite. I'm wondering if more of you have this problem and have any suggestions. I was diagnosed last October. I had normal hunger until around March when over a month it faded to zero. I do feel "empty" and try to eat but quickly...
  6. S

    Recovery after feeding tube?

    This is my first post and I hope this is appropriate to this forum. I'm wondering if anyone can give me a sense of what the recovery is like after a feeding tube is placed. My MIL is having surgery on Monday next week. She's still very active and trying to maintain as much independence as...
  7. N

    Help needed

    Last night I started having a great deal of problems swallowing-food, pills, even without anything in my mouth I feel as if there is a lump in my throat every time I swallow-feels as if I'm choking. Can anyone suggest anything to help this-its really frightening. Thank you.
  8. P

    Confused.

    I was on here a 2 years ago with concerns of ALS and once my EMG came back clean, i was told it was all good. Here i am still experiencing problems which i am very worried about, especially since i have read TWO posts today where both people had clean EMGs (one christmas time and one even more...
  9. N

    diagnosed 6/25/14

    Just diagnosed today with ALS I am 60, absolutely devastated and dont know what to do. I imagine sitting unable to speak are eat or even breathe slowly choking to death.
  10. H

    Newly diagnosed and still learning

    Have had a rather bad cold - started as head cold but went into chest. Battle to cough - is this because the muscles in lungs affected? Also battle to bring up mucus. Also find myself choking when eating. Would like to hear more about this problem, if it is a problem or just because of the cold.
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