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Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Mar 6 8:22am | Replies (41)

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Thank you Jill. I will look at the meds I take.

The only thing is, I had not started any new meds in the month since I’ve had the “flare” kick up and things have gotten worse.

Unless being on a med for a long time could cause it…

That definitely is the scariest experience next to shortness of breath…so, these automatic things are getting on my nerves! Lol. I’m trying to have a sense of humor while being in spasm now. My back and feet are a mess.

Today swallowing was ok. I was not tired and will make sure I eat early.

My neurologist told me I need my swallowing evaluated by a gastroenterologist. I thought that was a first. I always thought that was the ENT’s department. Hey thats new.

I called his office and of course - he is on leave and they don’t know for how long. It could run into the time of my appointment which is kind of out there.

So, I am not sure if I should wait and just go to him at my scheduled time or look for someone else?? (depending on if this gets more frequent). Roadblocks everywhere.

It will be okay. Thank you so much for your input.

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DO NOT put this off because the doctor is on leave. that's a terrible inconvenience to you. what, the office couldn't schedule you with someone else? they are totally useless. fire them all. get a different doctor. it's your right. also that should be the ear, nose & throat doctor. hence throat.. which you swallow with.

now another thing. seniors and elderly can & do forget HOW to swallow. i used to work in a nursing home. and there were a few who had this problem. seeing how you're 56. it shouldn't be too hard to retrain yourself with a PT. good luck, d

Your neurologist can also do a swallow study, in addition to a gastroenterologist.