Dear All,
First of all, please kindly pardon me if this is the wrong place
for me to post this topic. My family and I are at a loss at where
to go and what we should do.
My brother started braces treatment and ever since, he is unable
to seal his lips, he can't make any expressions - smile, pout,
frown etc. There will be constant trapping of saliva in his mouth
and they would drip out uncontrollably. He has to use his hand to
close his mouth manually to chew and keep the food together in his
mouth or when he wants to have a drink. His mouth will be wide open
when at rest. He is unable to do proper pronunciation now. His
speech is slurred (people can barely understand what he is saying)
and he is having breathing difficulties - it is now slow and weak.
His neck and facial muscles twitch when he is at rest. Thereafter,
he started feeling weak in his arms and legs. His fingers would
move on their own when he is at rest.
Has anyone encountered such a problem or know of anyone who
encountered such problem? Could it be the braces that have caused
this neurological problem? My brother was a very fit young man who
just completed his National Service before starting braces. He had
no problem with speech or any weakness in his limbs before starting
braces. We have seen a doctor but doctor is unable to find any
problem with his body. No tumours, everything normal. Can't find
any abnormalities that is causing this.
Or perhaps any one knows of a good neurologist to recommend? Or
anyone knows where is a better place for posting of this
topic?
Please please kindly advice. Any advice will be very much
appreciated. Many many thanks in advance!