Throat issues and possible ALS bulbar onset?

[jeje68]

Hello,

I am experiencing very frequent, almost constant, throat clearing, cough and sore throat. I have some clear mucus and my nose it stuffed (not runny).  My voice is a little hoarse at times, in particular after I read to my children for a while. Proton pump inhibitors for 10 days and anti histamines do not seem to help much... Other than that I eat, swallow and breathe fine. I have had fasciculations in the past that are much reduced now, but that's how I was told of ALS and possible (limb and bulbar) onsets. Do the throat issues above sound like possible bulbar onset? I was told that throat issues can be indicative of weakened muscles.  I am a 40 years old male.

Thank you so much for your time,

best,
jeje68

[avokaty]

Hello,  Did you resolve your throat issues?  Were you diagnosed with ALS?

[jeje68]

to be precise: I do not have limb onset ALS. I was told the fasciculations are benign. Indeed I have shown no sign of weakness or atrophy since the beginning of fascics about 10 months ago. I was wondering however about these possible throat issues.

Thanks,

jeje68