Sluggy
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- Jan 13, 2015
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- Reason
- Learn about ALS
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- UK
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- Northamptonshire
- City
- Desborough
Hi there, I've recently noticed that my tongue constantly twitches at rest and while sticking out which makes me considerably worried about ALS as I hear this can be one of the initial symptoms. When it is at rest it will jerk every few second which I hear is normal but it will also create small dimples especially in the middle as if a pin had been pushed on it, sometimes this dimple will stay for a few seconds too. I do not have any slurred speech as far as I'm aware, at least no-one has mentioned that I do. I have a lump in my throat feeling, but this has been put down to anxiety. (I have very bad HA and am resuming therapy on the 27th of this month to correct that).
My muscles also ache quite a lot after very little strenuous activity, I do not work out a lot so that could be an explanation. My left arm is also considerably smaller than my right, however it has always been my weaker arm but am only noticing the size difference recently. I don't have any trouble swallowing at home, but in public places such as restaurants or exams but I put this down to anxiety.
For additional information I'm also only 18 so the odds are definitely in my favour, I'm just very worried about my tongue. Also, I cannot feel these tongue twitches/movements at all. I intend to post a video of my tongue twitching later on today. I've visited my GP about it and he said it seems relatively normal and did facial nerve tests such as trying to force my eyes open, if I can raise my eyebrows, and puffing my cheeks out to check for resistance all of which he said were normal.
Just looking for a second opinion really and I have read the stickies so I do not think my muscle ache could be attributed to ALS, but if it could be let me know.
Thanks for any help in advance.
My muscles also ache quite a lot after very little strenuous activity, I do not work out a lot so that could be an explanation. My left arm is also considerably smaller than my right, however it has always been my weaker arm but am only noticing the size difference recently. I don't have any trouble swallowing at home, but in public places such as restaurants or exams but I put this down to anxiety.
For additional information I'm also only 18 so the odds are definitely in my favour, I'm just very worried about my tongue. Also, I cannot feel these tongue twitches/movements at all. I intend to post a video of my tongue twitching later on today. I've visited my GP about it and he said it seems relatively normal and did facial nerve tests such as trying to force my eyes open, if I can raise my eyebrows, and puffing my cheeks out to check for resistance all of which he said were normal.
Just looking for a second opinion really and I have read the stickies so I do not think my muscle ache could be attributed to ALS, but if it could be let me know.
Thanks for any help in advance.