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Fatigue, Loss Of Balance While Walking, Slurry Speech. Have Sleep Apnea. Ruled Out Parkinson's And Strokes. What Else?
A friend is going through diagnostic tests to determine what may be his problem -- he is extremely fatigued, is experiencing problems walking (tripping at times) and his speech is continually getting slurred. drs. have ruled out MS, Parkinsons, and strokes. He had a sleep apnea test last night. his MRI came back looking good. What else could they be looking at?
Thu, 30 May 2013
Hi,
Difficulty in walking with tripping episodes and slurred speech other possibility to be considered once MS, parkinsons disease and stroke are ruled out and MRI brain normal needs to rule out motor neuron disease (ALS) where both UMN and LMN affected and MRI brain can be normal
You Need to consult neurologist for neurological examination and detailed history and evaluation is needed for further confirming the disease
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi tech city hyderabad
Difficulty in walking with tripping episodes and slurred speech other possibility to be considered once MS, parkinsons disease and stroke are ruled out and MRI brain normal needs to rule out motor neuron disease (ALS) where both UMN and LMN affected and MRI brain can be normal
You Need to consult neurologist for neurological examination and detailed history and evaluation is needed for further confirming the disease
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi tech city hyderabad
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