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What does muscle wasting look like? and is there a place where is usually starts?
My GM this weekend noticed some changes in the way my feet looked. In between my big toe and second toe on both feet it looks like the flesh is "sunken". Also on the outside of each foot there are indentions beginning that looks like the flesh is sinking into my feet. If that makes sense.
Thanks for your feedback.
Check out hand atrophy pictures in General Discussion forum.
AL.
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How do I view the photos?
mamaoftwo
11-27-2007, 09:03 AM
scroll down the link a little. I think Al posted another link for those that could not access the photos.
Yes I did. There is a direct link to the photos. If I recall there may be more there than what was on the forum.
AL.
MichaelJ
11-30-2007, 03:36 AM
Has anyone had any luck in stopping the muscle wasting or slowing the wasting?
patricia1
11-30-2007, 12:44 PM
No I Havent. The Nerve Impulses Are No Going To The Muscle Thats What Causes The Muscle To Waste Sorry Pat
If they could stop the wasting then the could probably cure the disease.
AL.
bala80
12-07-2007, 09:42 AM
Hi all,
In regards to muscle wasting, I haven't really noticed true atrophy in my hands yet, but I have wrist atrophy. Let me explain: when I clench my fists palms facing up, the flesh has sunken in either side of the tendons there (where you take your pulse). Has anyone else noticed this?
crystalkk
12-07-2007, 11:39 AM
bala,
I am not dx.
I have this, I have hand atrophy when I say it is going to my forearms and show them my wrists they keep telling me that there are no real muscles there. they tell me the same thing about my ankles. but there are very strong little muscles that cross your wrist and ankles. I studied that anatomy of the foot and hand.
Does the rest of your forearm look normal. If you are thin or have lost weight it will look like that also.
It might have always been that way, and you just never noticed.
mamaoftwo
12-07-2007, 12:17 PM
Well, there is something new. I just tried this and if that is atrophy, then yes, I have it too - exactly as you describe it. Just something else to worry about. Oh well :(
bala80
12-07-2007, 10:30 PM
I only noticed it when the twitching recently spread to my forearms, my forearms don't look too wasted yet. With the wrist atrophy, I still have fully functional hands at this stage, do you guys?
mamaoftwo
12-08-2007, 07:56 AM
Bala - my hands still work but my left is somewhat weak and unco-ordinated. Did you ever get your diagnosis? I didnt see the post if you did.
crystalkk
12-08-2007, 12:16 PM
bala,
MY hands are getting weaker, I have a hard time opening new jars or bottles.
Or ones that my husband closes to tightly and I drop things often.
My left hand is worst then my right hand , thank god cause I am right handed.
I can still use my hands, and write with my right hand.
Steve100
12-08-2007, 08:20 PM
Hi all,
In regards to muscle wasting, I haven't really noticed true atrophy in my hands yet, but I have wrist atrophy. Let me explain: when I clench my fists palms facing up, the flesh has sunken in either side of the tendons there (where you take your pulse). Has anyone else noticed this?
My flesh sinks a little when I do that too, and I don't have ALS. It may be natural to a certain extent.
Steve
hopingforthebest
12-08-2007, 08:34 PM
My Husband Weighed 204 Lbs. He Was All Muscle, Little Body Fat, An Athelete At 55 Yrs. Old.
He Has Progressive Muscular Atrophy. It Has Affected His Upper Body, Shoulders, Arms, Chest Etc. Legs Are Still Good, Thank God. His Upper Body Is Skin And Bones. Where He Once Had Muscles, His Skin And Arms Hang, Unable To Use Them, His Shoulders Are Gone, Bones Remain And He Continues To Go To Work Monday To Friday And Never Ever Complains. He Weighs 174 Lbs. And Is Unable To Dress Himself But Tries His Very Best.
He Is My Hero And The Love Of My Life. He Has Shown Me What True Faith Is And How Every Single Day Is A Gift From God To Live And Laugh And Be Joy Filled, Despite What He Is Going Through. EVERYDAY HE THANKS ME AND TELLS ME HOW BEAUTIFUL I AM. ( I Am Not A Beauty But Beauty Is In The Eyes Of The Beholder They Say)
SORRY FOR GETTING OFF TRACK.
Welcome hoping. You can take whatever track you need here. We're in this together.
AL.
crystalkk
12-09-2007, 10:48 AM
hoping for the best ,
You are not off track. It is horrible to have to watch a loved one go through this.
citytom
12-09-2007, 02:08 PM
My muscle started in my thighs. Next came both calf's.
bala80
12-09-2007, 11:02 PM
See my posts in a recent thread entitled "I think i have als". I am disheartened by the pace of this thing, I am getting weaker on a daily basis, and the widespread twitching is unrelenting. From reading previous postings, my situation is quite similar to Chad Bowman, a previous poster who passed away earlier this year. Reading his posts made me realise my situation is progressing similar to his story, and I know my prognosis is not good. I am just trying to be as brave as he was, but it is not easy.
