Sluring words

[kitten_uk2]

Hi, my dad has been sluring his words since last summer after a dose of blood presure tablets. his sluring has got gradully worse and now i can hardly understand him. this is of course upsetting to me, ive also noticed he has lost abit of weight aswell, and my mum has mentioned his nose is blocked alot of the time and he has trouble if hes eating and coffs and chokes. he has an appointment tomorrow afternoon with a neurologist at the hospital. can anyone explain these symptoms before we hear the worst at the hospital.

[sqad617]

I think that your last sentence reflects your innermost thoughts and at a guess would say that those thoughts are correct. Wait until you see the Neurologist but prepare yourself for the worse. I think that you already have the correct diagnosis in mind.

[Lil'Lucy]

My uncle had motor neurone disease and the symptoms were very similar to those you have described with your father. Is this the first time you have seen a doctor about this?

I wish you the very best of luck tomorrow. xxx

[kitten_uk2]

he has been to the docs since last summer, they said nothing was wrong, and now hes getting worse, just been onto the NHS site about MND, i think your right lucy. i cant belive it hasnt been picked up by now. :(

[sara3]

I'd rather not speculate, but I wish him well and hope it's better news than you're expecting x

[kitten_uk2]

jus to update, dad went to hospital and saw neuorogist, he will be sent to another hospital for electronic tests and scans, but was told his tongue nerves have stopped working. ill keep you lot informed, thanx for all your answers so far. much appriciated.

[Drisgirl]

At least he is being treated -sounds like what my uncle had so maybe prepare yourself for the worst and anything else will be a bonus. Take care and let us know -we will always be here to support you xx

[kitten_uk2]

confirmed yesaday, my dad has motor neurone. xx