Naeco
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- Aug 18, 2009
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- AZ
Hi guys,
I was here about a year ago looking for reasons for my fatigue and progressive muscle weakness. I went through all the tests and nothing showed up. I was eventually diagnosed me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I never really accepted it and kept searching for answers while the fatigue and weakness kept getting worse. I refused to give into the symptoms so I kept pushing forward and I eventually developed chronic tendonitis in both legs. That was kind of a turning point because I went to a physical therapist and after the initial exam he recommended that I see a neurologist. He said I have several nuerological symptoms and now I've noticed muscle atrophy in both hands. I stopped thinking about the ALS stuff a long time ago so I guess I've been overlooking the changes in my hands. That's what started getting me worried about ALS again. I remember that being a big part of the puzzle.
The stuff with the physical therapist just happened last week so I haven't been able to see the neuro yet. I know I should probably wait until after I see the neurologist before I even think about this stuff again but the atrophy really has me worried. But there's one thing I was really hoping that someone could clarify for me..... for several months now, my fingers have started curling up like I'm making a fist without even trying. It's also hard to straighten my fingers. Does this happen with ALS?
I was here about a year ago looking for reasons for my fatigue and progressive muscle weakness. I went through all the tests and nothing showed up. I was eventually diagnosed me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I never really accepted it and kept searching for answers while the fatigue and weakness kept getting worse. I refused to give into the symptoms so I kept pushing forward and I eventually developed chronic tendonitis in both legs. That was kind of a turning point because I went to a physical therapist and after the initial exam he recommended that I see a neurologist. He said I have several nuerological symptoms and now I've noticed muscle atrophy in both hands. I stopped thinking about the ALS stuff a long time ago so I guess I've been overlooking the changes in my hands. That's what started getting me worried about ALS again. I remember that being a big part of the puzzle.
The stuff with the physical therapist just happened last week so I haven't been able to see the neuro yet. I know I should probably wait until after I see the neurologist before I even think about this stuff again but the atrophy really has me worried. But there's one thing I was really hoping that someone could clarify for me..... for several months now, my fingers have started curling up like I'm making a fist without even trying. It's also hard to straighten my fingers. Does this happen with ALS?