Atsugi
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Merrs, there's not much to see in any photograph--the doctor really has to tell. But I must say the index finger looks out of place. Worse, you said the pinky isn't moving? At all?
Even if there is atrophy there, that's not neccesarily ALS. Other radiculopathies can do that.
Regarding twitching. My wife had no twitching at the beginning, but later we saw some. It seemed to be that when a twitch developed, that area would be the next to become paralyzed. Some people report lots of twitching. And again, twitching is not usually ALS. Lots of things cause twitching.
Finally, I'm afraid while creepy worms under the skin can appear in ALS, they can appear in other stuff, too.
I guess I haven't given any help. Maybe someone smarter than me will come along.
Even if there is atrophy there, that's not neccesarily ALS. Other radiculopathies can do that.
Regarding twitching. My wife had no twitching at the beginning, but later we saw some. It seemed to be that when a twitch developed, that area would be the next to become paralyzed. Some people report lots of twitching. And again, twitching is not usually ALS. Lots of things cause twitching.
Finally, I'm afraid while creepy worms under the skin can appear in ALS, they can appear in other stuff, too.
I guess I haven't given any help. Maybe someone smarter than me will come along.