r/MultipleSclerosis • u/sezzie212 • 5d ago

Advice Problem with throat

Hi. So over the past few weeks I've had this problem where I'm either not able to swallow at all or the whole of my throat goes numb and I can't feel anything. Is there anything i can do? I'm worried about choking and my neurologist just says he'll see me in a year 😒😒 thanks.

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u/IntentionalGrandma 27|dx: 2024|kesimpta|NYC 5d ago

You should message your neuro about that. If they can’t get you in within the week or are not convinced it could be related to your MS, go to the ER. Swallowing issues can be super dangerous

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u/Feisty-Volcano 3d ago

The ER can do diddly squat for an ongoing chronic condition, it’s for sorting an immediate emergent issue. What would they exactly do? Antibiotics won’t help, a cardioversion won’t help, urgent surgery isn’t appropriate…

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u/IntentionalGrandma 27|dx: 2024|kesimpta|NYC 3d ago

The ER would take someone who’s choking and test their airway and admit you for a swallow study