My PAL had recently developed a "pinch" in his lower back. About a week ago. Said pain/tingling went from his hip down to his foot. Sometimes on both sides. He complained of it feeling numb and cramping. It was so bad at times he couldn't walk.
We were diagnosed with Bulbar onset in September. Anyhow doc says it seemed muscular and not a bulging disc. Took him after that to the chiropractor who said the same thing. Gave him some stretches to do but nothing helps the weakness in his legs and he says today that his foot isn't doing what he wants it too. However he has no more back pain.
My question is does that sound like its back or ALS related... I don't know whether to take him for an MRI and all that... money is tight and if its his back, I would think all he could do would be stretching and what he's already doing. If its ALS.... we don't want to even think about that...
Just wondering if anyone else who is bulbar onset had any instances with back pain or anything like that. Up until now he will get tired or heavy legs and arms but nothing like this. Thanks for reading.
We were diagnosed with Bulbar onset in September. Anyhow doc says it seemed muscular and not a bulging disc. Took him after that to the chiropractor who said the same thing. Gave him some stretches to do but nothing helps the weakness in his legs and he says today that his foot isn't doing what he wants it too. However he has no more back pain.
My question is does that sound like its back or ALS related... I don't know whether to take him for an MRI and all that... money is tight and if its his back, I would think all he could do would be stretching and what he's already doing. If its ALS.... we don't want to even think about that...
Just wondering if anyone else who is bulbar onset had any instances with back pain or anything like that. Up until now he will get tired or heavy legs and arms but nothing like this. Thanks for reading.