Major Dystharia (trouble speaking)

This is still my main symptom. Akin to some other terrible diseases. I've heard people say they have trouble swallowing, speaking, but most of them are referring to a "brain fog" feeling.

Mine is almost completely muscular, it feels like the muscles are weak or dying or just not working correctly, not that I can't find the words to say. Has anyone experienced this as a constant symptom, and what would you suggest to take for it? It really scaring me and my LLMD is really sub- par and asks ME what I want to take.

Is this really lyme? has ANYONE heard of symptoms like this? I can't pronounce things most of the day. :(

I actually had an EMG of the limbs done, of course it came back fine. However, Bulbar ALS will only show up typically on a facial EMG which he didn't preform. It already took me months to get into his office, which is so frustrating cause I can't really just find another doctor.

I'm just so lost. It's hard to do my job like this too. Thanks for your responses though.

Storch,
Cybel gave you very good info.
I would say first do the EMG with the pins in your tongue or on your chin.And it will surely show if it is or not ALS.
I say this because last year I had the exact same problem and the neuro told me before testing he was sure it was not ALS because if so symptoms would have progressed monthly and even weekly and not remitting at all.
Before that I was in the clinic in Germany and asked if they would think if it is ALS and they told me after telling about my symptoms(trouble swallowing, choking, sometimes slurred speech, feet that felt like really going to get paralysed in my legs and arms, like difficulty climbing a small hill, etc, also very anxious about all that) :classic bartonella symptoms.I treated and it went away completely and now after relapse came back at some degree, si I have to treat again.

My conclusion:treat bartonella very well, exclude the ALS and move forward.

Sorry you're dealing with this stuff!

Our muscles are powered by our nerves. And, it sounds like your infections are wreaking havoc on your nerves - Lyme and Co's are famous for this.

My nerves were most affected by Lyme and Co's and I take a bunch of supplements and herbs that are geared towards helping the nerves. I've been treating for over a year and my nerves are (finally) thisclose to being fully healed.

Here are a few links that helped me figure out what supplements to take:

www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=56879

/www.caring.com/articles/peripheral-neuropathy-treating-it-the-natural-way

www.naturalnews.com/029779_peripheral_neuropathy_remedies.html

And, here is a link to Buhner's site wherein he makes some suggestions for herbs to help with neuropathy:

buhnerhealinglyme.com/lyme/neuropathy/

Please note in the link above Buhner's words: "The protocol I am suggesting is a long term one, 6 months to a year to really turn things around"

Buhner also recommends Stephania for Bell's Palsy. And, please know that Bell's Palsy isn't just about an asymmetrical face but, weakness in the face. I take 1 tsp Stephania 3x daily and it really helps.

Treating Lyme and Co's really requires a proactive, yet patient....patient.

Hope you feel better soon!