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Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 24 9:13am | Replies (29)
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Has anyone experiencing difficulty swallowing also found that it is also affecting your voice? I have difficulty swallowing and my voice has also changed. I also have a difficult time speaking.
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Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Diagnostic studies you may benefit from:
- Modified barium swallow study which assesses swallow.
- Videostroboscopy which assesses the vocal cords.
- Esophageal manometry which assesses the esophagus' ability to push food down into your stomach.
Your symptoms are definitely something your physician needs to be aware of. They may want to refer you to a neurologist or other specialist.
Praying you find relief soon.
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Yep, that’s what happened to my dad. The same part of the brain handles swallowing, speaking, and cognition. And many of the same muscles are involved.
The best thing for him was seeing a speech therapist. They treat swallowing, speech, and cognition. Highly recommend it. I have a special place in my heart for speech therapists because they’re so patient and knowledgeable, far more than any physician we saw because that’s their area of expertise.