sherlock
Member
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2014
- Messages
- 14
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- US
- State
- NJ
- City
- New Brunswick
Hello, I'm a 26 year old male experiencing some bulbar symptoms. I currently have an appointment with my doctor next Tuesday, but I wanted to get an idea of where I'm at. For a while I was having problems where my tongue felt odd, almost numb. Out of the blue about two weeks ago, I started to experience dysphagia. Dry foods tend to stick at the back of my throat and go down painfully. Lose liquids like water go dien, but feel like they have to work past a lump. I cough a lot and frequently draw mucus into my mouth, and have general fatigue in my whole body. I have full motion with my tongue, and I only notice it wave or tremble if I stick it over my lower lip. Even then, not all the time. I get occasional trembling in my arms, legs, and chest.
I'm worried because it's getting progressively worse quickly, and I started to have some minor problems breathing (apnea at night, exercise intolerance). I've read the stickies and I'm still worried. I'm young and just met the girl I want to marry - I'm only here to ask if these symptoms are similar to any bulbar PALS. I'm sorry to bother you with this.
I'm worried because it's getting progressively worse quickly, and I started to have some minor problems breathing (apnea at night, exercise intolerance). I've read the stickies and I'm still worried. I'm young and just met the girl I want to marry - I'm only here to ask if these symptoms are similar to any bulbar PALS. I'm sorry to bother you with this.