I am a 37 y\o previously healthy male. 2 months ago my health concerns started with foot drop in my left foot along with a bunch of sensory neurologic symptoms that were moving all over my body. I also had some crazy migraine equivalent aura's like I have never experienced. This stuff lasted about 3 weeks. The only thing that stayed is the foot drop. Once things calmed down the twitching started. Mostly in my feet, shins, calves, hands, and forearms. But occasionally other places. These are like rumbles and occasionally a buzz. Within 3 or 4 days cramping started. Mostly in my hands and feet, but sometimes larger muscles. I should also say that from the beginning I started to notice that my tongue occasionally felt "fat" when I was talking. The most obvious problem is with the letter s or sh, but my wife doesn't hear it. I've also noticed a problem doing fine motor stuff like buttoning my shirt. This is worse on some days. Also by mid day I develop a general shakiness that feels as if I have done a heavy workout and my muscles haven't recovered yet. Starting yesterday some muscles in my face are getting extremely sore, like I've had my jaw clenched too long, but I haven't.
An MRI of my brain was normal and I'm getting a spine MRI today. So I've read enough to be concerned, but I'm trying not to jump to conclusions.
My first question is: does the sensory stuff at the beginning totally rule out als?
Second question: would it be unusual to experience onset in my hands and feet as well as bulbar symptoms so close together in time?
I'm going to a very good specialist in boston, so I'm trying to wait, but my mind is full of questions...
God bless all of you dealing with this disease. Thanks.
An MRI of my brain was normal and I'm getting a spine MRI today. So I've read enough to be concerned, but I'm trying not to jump to conclusions.
My first question is: does the sensory stuff at the beginning totally rule out als?
Second question: would it be unusual to experience onset in my hands and feet as well as bulbar symptoms so close together in time?
I'm going to a very good specialist in boston, so I'm trying to wait, but my mind is full of questions...
God bless all of you dealing with this disease. Thanks.