choi0316
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- CA
- State
- Ontario
- City
- Toronto
Hello, I'm a 20 years old male who is worried about Bulbar onset ALS.
Since about 3 weeks ago, I've been noticing that I occasionally do not pronounce some words properly (not articulating strong enough), though when I try to pronounce it again, I can say them fine most of the time.
As I am worried, since then, I'm constantly trying out tongue strength tests like moving it side by side rapidly, pushing tongue out and pulling it back in rapidly, saying lalala papapa tatata fast, pushing on cheeks with tongue, etc.
I can do those tests with ease, but I cannot get my mind off Bulbar ALS. No one has told me yet that I sound drunk or said something about my speech, but I'm keep thinking that I just have not progressed enough for others to notice that I'm significantly slurring my speech. When I record myself talking, I can definitely hear I sound slightly different than usual here and there.
Also I've been swallowing my saliva the wrong way more often than before, just enough to cause mild discomfort that usually goes away as soon as I clear my throat and cough out once. I have no problem eating food/liquid though. Would this just be anxiety if I have absolutely no problem eating?
Though I've heard Bulbar ALS occurs to females over the age 60 most of the time; is this true? How fast does a Bulbar ALS usually progress? Can Bulbar ALS occur to a 20 years old male? I have no family history of any form of ALS.
Thank you so much in advance!
Since about 3 weeks ago, I've been noticing that I occasionally do not pronounce some words properly (not articulating strong enough), though when I try to pronounce it again, I can say them fine most of the time.
As I am worried, since then, I'm constantly trying out tongue strength tests like moving it side by side rapidly, pushing tongue out and pulling it back in rapidly, saying lalala papapa tatata fast, pushing on cheeks with tongue, etc.
I can do those tests with ease, but I cannot get my mind off Bulbar ALS. No one has told me yet that I sound drunk or said something about my speech, but I'm keep thinking that I just have not progressed enough for others to notice that I'm significantly slurring my speech. When I record myself talking, I can definitely hear I sound slightly different than usual here and there.
Also I've been swallowing my saliva the wrong way more often than before, just enough to cause mild discomfort that usually goes away as soon as I clear my throat and cough out once. I have no problem eating food/liquid though. Would this just be anxiety if I have absolutely no problem eating?
Though I've heard Bulbar ALS occurs to females over the age 60 most of the time; is this true? How fast does a Bulbar ALS usually progress? Can Bulbar ALS occur to a 20 years old male? I have no family history of any form of ALS.
Thank you so much in advance!