JStanz, It's so difficult to predict which symptoms might be ALS and which ones are some other issue.
For me swallowing was my 1st indication, but I had no idea. It resolved itself and then my speech started to sound funny. I noticed it way before my wife did, but when I talked to other family members who aren't around me as much, they noticed a change too. It was not so much how words were pronounced but how I was talking slurred, like I had had a few too many drinks.
See a neurologist, regardless of what is happening they will get to the bottom of it.
I'll happily answer more questions, but I'm sure I won't satisfy your fears.
For me swallowing was my 1st indication, but I had no idea. It resolved itself and then my speech started to sound funny. I noticed it way before my wife did, but when I talked to other family members who aren't around me as much, they noticed a change too. It was not so much how words were pronounced but how I was talking slurred, like I had had a few too many drinks.
See a neurologist, regardless of what is happening they will get to the bottom of it.
I'll happily answer more questions, but I'm sure I won't satisfy your fears.