Mitch1
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- Jan 22, 2018
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
- State
- MI
- City
- Highland
Hello,
I am a 44 yo male. I started to notice slurred speech in September of 2017. Shortly after, I was having difficulty opening water bottles and packages with my left hand. In November my fasiculations became constant in my left arm. My slurred speech became more prominent. In December, I noticed difficulty swallowing and drooling intermittently. My fasiculations spread across my shoulder blades and into my face. My weakness progressed so I couldn't button buttons and difficulty tying my shoes. Now in January, My kids are saying, "Daddy you slur your words all the time.". My fasiculations are now in my right arm, abdomen and left hamstring. I can't squeeze toothpaste nor open a bottle of water with my left hand. I have minimal movement in my left index finger. Two days ago I received constant spasms in my right ring finger. What a gift.
I have seen my PCP, ER doc, 2 neurologist. Have had every blood test I can imagine, CT scan, MRI, EMG, EKG, chest x-ray. And no diagnosis.
From all my reading and research ALS seems most likely. Do my symptoms resemble anyone's symptoms?
Thanks for reading.
Mitch1
I am a 44 yo male. I started to notice slurred speech in September of 2017. Shortly after, I was having difficulty opening water bottles and packages with my left hand. In November my fasiculations became constant in my left arm. My slurred speech became more prominent. In December, I noticed difficulty swallowing and drooling intermittently. My fasiculations spread across my shoulder blades and into my face. My weakness progressed so I couldn't button buttons and difficulty tying my shoes. Now in January, My kids are saying, "Daddy you slur your words all the time.". My fasiculations are now in my right arm, abdomen and left hamstring. I can't squeeze toothpaste nor open a bottle of water with my left hand. I have minimal movement in my left index finger. Two days ago I received constant spasms in my right ring finger. What a gift.
I have seen my PCP, ER doc, 2 neurologist. Have had every blood test I can imagine, CT scan, MRI, EMG, EKG, chest x-ray. And no diagnosis.
From all my reading and research ALS seems most likely. Do my symptoms resemble anyone's symptoms?
Thanks for reading.
Mitch1