Cahill
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I am meeting with a neurologist on Thursday. It is my first initial visit with a neurologist. I've had symptoms for at least one year and maybe even longer. I turn 22 years old tomorrow and I am a male. Some of my symptoms are constant muscle twitching in both of my calves. When I mean constant, I mean never ending all through the day and night. The only time I dont feel them twitching is when I am unconscious. I also have a white coating on my tongue which could be related or not, I am unsure. But it has been white for quite a while and my general practitioner said it does not look all that weird to him although it does to him. I'm the patient and not the doctor for a reason though.
I don't believe I have muscle weakness in my legs. I have always been very overweight and am over 300 pounds at the moment. Walking up four flights stairs will end with a burning feeling in my legs but I do not know if that is actually a symptom or just the result of being inactive. But I am able to stand on one leg and bend down on it a bit although I do have trouble with my balance. This could also be due to my weight and not the result of a neurological disorder. I have recently felt the twitching spread to my upper arms, my face very rarely, and sometimes even my buttocks. I've heard that ALS is rare in people my age but I am worried about the potential of the diagnosis considering my fasciculations are non stop in my legs. I also suffer from tremors in my hands, when I hold my arms out very still, you can see them trembling slightly. Along with twitching in my fingers occasionally as well as my toes.
I have had bloodwork done and I do not know the specifics yet but there were not any deficiencies that I am aware of although the doctor did say some things were elevated. I was tested for thyroid problems, vitamins, potassium, etc. My blood pressure was also elevated at my general practitioner. I believe it was 144 over something. I would not be surprised if my symptoms are worsened to anxiety. I'm currently in my last semester of college on the verge of graduating and have a lot of work to complete along with other engagements that demand time. Adding the worrying about my health into the equation is not really helping.
I appreciate you guys for taking the time to read this very long post but I just felt as if this would be the best place to voice my concerns and hear the opinions of people who are much more experienced when it comes to neurological disorders and ALS. I also wish the best to those people who are suffering and hopefully advancements in medicine can be made and I wish the best for all of you. Thank you.
I don't believe I have muscle weakness in my legs. I have always been very overweight and am over 300 pounds at the moment. Walking up four flights stairs will end with a burning feeling in my legs but I do not know if that is actually a symptom or just the result of being inactive. But I am able to stand on one leg and bend down on it a bit although I do have trouble with my balance. This could also be due to my weight and not the result of a neurological disorder. I have recently felt the twitching spread to my upper arms, my face very rarely, and sometimes even my buttocks. I've heard that ALS is rare in people my age but I am worried about the potential of the diagnosis considering my fasciculations are non stop in my legs. I also suffer from tremors in my hands, when I hold my arms out very still, you can see them trembling slightly. Along with twitching in my fingers occasionally as well as my toes.
I have had bloodwork done and I do not know the specifics yet but there were not any deficiencies that I am aware of although the doctor did say some things were elevated. I was tested for thyroid problems, vitamins, potassium, etc. My blood pressure was also elevated at my general practitioner. I believe it was 144 over something. I would not be surprised if my symptoms are worsened to anxiety. I'm currently in my last semester of college on the verge of graduating and have a lot of work to complete along with other engagements that demand time. Adding the worrying about my health into the equation is not really helping.
I appreciate you guys for taking the time to read this very long post but I just felt as if this would be the best place to voice my concerns and hear the opinions of people who are much more experienced when it comes to neurological disorders and ALS. I also wish the best to those people who are suffering and hopefully advancements in medicine can be made and I wish the best for all of you. Thank you.