My husband just got diagnosed with PBP and we are trying to find out as much info as possible. Its very hard to understand how this came about and what caused it. He started slurring his words about 1yr ago but was under a lot of stress taking care of his dying mother. After she passed, we thought it would get better but it did not. We have been to 3 neurologists to finally get this news. He is having problems swallowing with extra saliva and drooling problems. He is working with a speech therapist and we are revisiting an ENT specialist. Is there anything else we can do or try? Does anyone know how long this progresses or is everyone different. By the way, he is 56 and we think that last year he might have taken a spill on the ice and hit his head-is that what could have started all this? Is stress a factory in all this?
Lots of questions, so if anyone can help, I would appreciate any comments about doctors or clinics in the PA area.
Thanks.
Lots of questions, so if anyone can help, I would appreciate any comments about doctors or clinics in the PA area.
Thanks.