jac2002
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- Joined
- Sep 21, 2023
- Messages
- 5
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Diagnosis
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- Country
- US
- State
- VA
- City
- Claypool Hill
I’m 33, almost 34. I was diagnosed with a vitamin b12 deficiency in December of 2020, but have probably been deficient my entire life. My diet is bad, my sleep isn’t great, and I recently started exercising twice a week, lifting weights and I am trying to start walking 30 minutes a day. I have neuropathy and tingling. I also have knee instability and pain. My knees hurt walking up steps and I’m always afraid I’m going to fall coming down steps, like my knee buckle or suddenly go out. These symptoms come and go. I had a head CT in December of 2020 and an EMG/nerve conduction test in March of 2021. All came back normal. Every time that I have any knee pain or balance issues, I’m terrified that it’s ALS or MS, that it’s suddenly appearing. My doctor does the push/pull strength test every time I see her and she says that I have no weakness. I’m just terrified that it’s suddenly going to appear, even though my doctor and neurologist have told me that I don’t have ALS. Should I get a second opinion? Could they be wrong?