I find i cry and laugh uncontrollably now. We are going to a close friend’s funeral later this month. I’m concerned I’ll cry noisily and embarrassingly. I’m considering not going so as not to be a nuisance. Anyone else find this a problem? I also yawn a lot and i can’t control that either.
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Bulbar ALS diagnosed September 2021, no speech, PEG fed, using ipad with Predictable to communicate, taking each day as it comes -
Emotional Lability is yet another one of MND's 'gifts' - if it affects your day to day life, taking an SSRI such as Citalopram can really help. xxDiagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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I’ve been prescribed Citalopram for ‘emotional lability’. Just a tiny dose every day. Works wonders. (Doesn’t stop the yawning though)Diagnosed October 2020 - See my blog at https://www.myneurodiary.comComment
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I also take low dose of Citalopram for emotional liability. I agree with PeterPan is works wonders, I feel in control again (I'm also yawning too).Started limping 2017, diagnosed August 2021. Wheelchair user and reduced shoulder and hand function. Trying to be positive 😺.Comment
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The yawning is a pseudobulbar reflex so, yes, it's a 'normal' symptom of MND as nerve damage increases - whoop whoop 😏
Emotional Lability is also known as Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), if anybody comes across the term. xxDiagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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My late Husbaand Mick used to yawn a lot, long noisy yawnsComment
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Ahhha! I wondered why I was yawning so much!! Just thought I was always tired…never thought it had to do with MND. I’mComment
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I'm yawning reading about yawning 😉when i can think of something profound i will update this.Comment
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I already take citalopram so i guess there’s no other answer. Thanks guys for infoBulbar ALS diagnosed September 2021, no speech, PEG fed, using ipad with Predictable to communicate, taking each day as it comesComment
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Perhaps an increase in the dose is the answer 🤔😘Originally posted by Hakuna View PostDiagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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I was in franky and bennys for my 40th birthday recently. my wife started talking about my dramatic peg fitting and I ended up in a blubbering mess. on a Saturday night rammed as well. worst thing about it is i can't eat and didn't want the gatherin. won't be going out to watch people again lol
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Diagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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I embrace my emotional lability.
Life has never been so hilarious.
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B4 diagnosed a mate fell in work and started fitting ambulance arrived he started fitting again and I burst out laughing, always wondered why now I know 🤦♂️Comment
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I have this all the time. I find things that aren't funny hilarious and laugh at the most inappropriate things. I try and embrace it though. Nature's way of keeping you laughing even through your darkest days. xComment
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