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Could i have als with bulbar onset and the only symptom be difficulty swallowing for 6months?
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ALS: is a progressive disabling disease a but when it starts with a "bulbar" onset it is not easy to make a "definite" diagnosis (until it reaches nerves which can be tested! Speak with your treating neurologist about your concerns! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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