I really don't know much to comment so that is when i generally don't but i do remember reading something about twitching (Fasciculations they called it) and mucus not getting cleared with ALS. I don't know how the Bell's palsy issue would fit into that or if I'm way off base. You might want to see if any of that one fits. It's not a fun one though so I hate to even mention it : (

Hope you find some answers soon. . .debra