LadyW
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- Joined
- Apr 7, 2011
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- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- AU
- State
- NSW
- City
- Sydney
Hi There!
I am a 30 year old female. I have noticed weakness in my right hand (which I thought was odd as I am right handed!) as well as less dexterity (feel a bit uncoordinated using my right hand). I can still write, though it does feel awkward, and do up buttons on shirts etc.
I went to my Dr today as this was bothering me (I have anxiety). He noted that my reflexes on my right arm were more brisk than my left, (I am assuming that my reflexes were normal on my left). He didn't note any weakness when I squeezed both of his hands with my own at the same time. Though he did think it was odd that my right hand didn't feel stronger that my left given that it is my dominant hand.
I have read that asymetrical reflexes are indicitive of ALS? I see a neurologist Monday but am sooooooooo scared! I have 3 young children, all of which are under 7 and under and am petrified of leaving them behind!
I know that you are not Drs but would love to hear of others exeperiences, thoughts on these symptoms......
Thank you so much!
Hoping for the best, Zoe
I am a 30 year old female. I have noticed weakness in my right hand (which I thought was odd as I am right handed!) as well as less dexterity (feel a bit uncoordinated using my right hand). I can still write, though it does feel awkward, and do up buttons on shirts etc.
I went to my Dr today as this was bothering me (I have anxiety). He noted that my reflexes on my right arm were more brisk than my left, (I am assuming that my reflexes were normal on my left). He didn't note any weakness when I squeezed both of his hands with my own at the same time. Though he did think it was odd that my right hand didn't feel stronger that my left given that it is my dominant hand.
I have read that asymetrical reflexes are indicitive of ALS? I see a neurologist Monday but am sooooooooo scared! I have 3 young children, all of which are under 7 and under and am petrified of leaving them behind!
I know that you are not Drs but would love to hear of others exeperiences, thoughts on these symptoms......
Thank you so much!
Hoping for the best, Zoe