DCDad
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- Joined
- May 24, 2017
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- 15
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
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- DC
- City
- Washington
Clearwater,
Thanks for your questions. No, I haven't had my EMG or NCS yet. I get my care at the VA and there is quite a backlog for those tests. They called me yesterday and the earliest they can schedule me for is 9/27/17. I took that date and now have a very lengthy wait for the next phase of the diagnostic process. As much as I want to find out what my issues are, part of me is scared of these tests because of what they might reveal.
The "clinical weakness" identified in my left leg this week was minor when compared to my right. Considering the disparity in size between my left and right calves and growing disparity in my thighs, I guess I shouldn't be surprised by this. Still, it was a finding that hit me out of the blue.
The difference between my calf sizes was first noted in early 2014 by my former PCP at the VA. He sent me for an ultrasound but did not refer me to neurology or any other specialists. I had leg discomfort after long runs, but that was about it. In fact, my 2 mile run time for the Army PT test actually improved by 1:30 between late 2014 and very early 2017. The disparity in my legs has grown since the start of 2017. I am in pain in my lower leg after waking up and sitting for extended periods (like right now).
Thanks to all for following my updates and for providing helpful and reassuring comments.
Thanks for your questions. No, I haven't had my EMG or NCS yet. I get my care at the VA and there is quite a backlog for those tests. They called me yesterday and the earliest they can schedule me for is 9/27/17. I took that date and now have a very lengthy wait for the next phase of the diagnostic process. As much as I want to find out what my issues are, part of me is scared of these tests because of what they might reveal.
The "clinical weakness" identified in my left leg this week was minor when compared to my right. Considering the disparity in size between my left and right calves and growing disparity in my thighs, I guess I shouldn't be surprised by this. Still, it was a finding that hit me out of the blue.
The difference between my calf sizes was first noted in early 2014 by my former PCP at the VA. He sent me for an ultrasound but did not refer me to neurology or any other specialists. I had leg discomfort after long runs, but that was about it. In fact, my 2 mile run time for the Army PT test actually improved by 1:30 between late 2014 and very early 2017. The disparity in my legs has grown since the start of 2017. I am in pain in my lower leg after waking up and sitting for extended periods (like right now).
Thanks to all for following my updates and for providing helpful and reassuring comments.