So scared! Do I have ALS?

[wsn104]

I am 33 years old. About two months ago, I was diagnosed with gastroparesis (Paralyzed stomach) I took Levaquin for an ear infection for two days then stopped, then I was prescibed Reglan for a day and a half. After taking it, I developed muscle facilitations in both legs that occur when I am at rest, constantly. A week ago I started with tremors in my hands, and now I have tremors when I rest on my elbow. I also am awakened every night at 4am with a feeling like the bed is vibrating and I am vibrating internally. I can't pinpoint where it is coming from exactly. My arms feel tired after holding my hairdryer and doing my hair. I have lots of perceived weakness, but no signs yet of actual weakness. I went to my GP and she tested my leg strength, which I did feel strain and shaky muscles when I tried to resist her hand, and found I had brisk reflexes in both knees. When I raise and lower my arms, my muscles in my upper back feel shaky or stuttery. I have 3 small children and am so afraid that this could be ALS.

 

[wsn104]

I also forgot to mention that I feel like something is squeezing my throat and I have two bulging discs, one on my neck and one in my lower back.

 

[joelc]

You can safely put ALS out of your mind. It does not come on that fast and what you are describing are not ALS symptoms.

The fact you have 2 bulging discs is a good starting point to have corrected, they could be what is causing your problems.

Good Luck!