Hi Guys,
I'm 21 years old, and about a year ago, I noticed that my tongue isn't as nimble as before. I was never a great speaker (I used to stutter a little bit), but I never had a problem with my tongue and other facial muscles associated with speaking. Now, my face feels a bit sore if I talk too much.
I have good stretches and bad stretches with my speech. The good stretches usually last about 2-3 weeks and the bad stretches about a week. However, recently, I noticed that my bad stretches are taking over. My tongue just feels a bit heavy and while I'm not necessarily slurring, it's just more difficulty for me to say the same thing. I really have to concentrate to enunciate everything correctly. I don't have any swallowing problems or drooling problems either. My tone and loudness of my voice is also fine, although I would sometimes get hoarse if I talk too much, or if it's winter. (I don't know if this is a problem) I don't have weakness in my arms or legs, although lately I'm feeling that my fingers are a bit less nimble also. I mistype things alot more and it just feels a bit labored to type anything. (I've probably had to correct 30 words typing just this) How long does it take for the full-on symptoms to be noticeable? It's possible that my ALS (if I have it) hasn't completely revealed itself. If I begin to choke on things or drooling, I would probably die of fear.
I really really hope this isn't ALS. Though I know I'm young, I have heard of young people getting ALS. Stephen Hawking himself was only in his early twenties when his ALS set in. This is really scaring me, and any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm 21 years old, and about a year ago, I noticed that my tongue isn't as nimble as before. I was never a great speaker (I used to stutter a little bit), but I never had a problem with my tongue and other facial muscles associated with speaking. Now, my face feels a bit sore if I talk too much.
I have good stretches and bad stretches with my speech. The good stretches usually last about 2-3 weeks and the bad stretches about a week. However, recently, I noticed that my bad stretches are taking over. My tongue just feels a bit heavy and while I'm not necessarily slurring, it's just more difficulty for me to say the same thing. I really have to concentrate to enunciate everything correctly. I don't have any swallowing problems or drooling problems either. My tone and loudness of my voice is also fine, although I would sometimes get hoarse if I talk too much, or if it's winter. (I don't know if this is a problem) I don't have weakness in my arms or legs, although lately I'm feeling that my fingers are a bit less nimble also. I mistype things alot more and it just feels a bit labored to type anything. (I've probably had to correct 30 words typing just this) How long does it take for the full-on symptoms to be noticeable? It's possible that my ALS (if I have it) hasn't completely revealed itself. If I begin to choke on things or drooling, I would probably die of fear.
I really really hope this isn't ALS. Though I know I'm young, I have heard of young people getting ALS. Stephen Hawking himself was only in his early twenties when his ALS set in. This is really scaring me, and any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!