kelleyri
Member
- Joined
- Aug 25, 2011
- Messages
- 22
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 09/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- MA
- City
- Watertown
Hello -
I am new to this board ... and I am nervous.
I am a 46 year old male and I have made two visits to the neurologist -- first time was just pushing/pulling, etc. The second time I had an EMG and a cervical spine MRI. I expect a verdict -- or at least a narrowing of the range of possibilities -- within a few days. I'm awaiting a call.
The doctor has told me/hinted that it's a moto-neuron disease. Just what ... we'll see.
It started with wrist pain ... my primary care doctor referred me to a wrist doctor/surgeon. He found it was not "his area" and he referred me to the neurologist.
In fact, it's my left arm (from shoulder to hand) that's weak .... there is muscle atrophy. My fingers get stiff (as well as weak). The neurologist -- with the manual inspection -- also though he detected a slight weakness in my left leg (vs. the right leg).
Otherwise, I feel fine. I work out regularly (cardio, not weights). I have no problem eating, swallowing or breathing.
So, can anyone tell me if this sounds like ALS ... or what other diagnogis I might get?
Any help would be welcome and appreciated ... I am very nervous.
Thank you.
I am new to this board ... and I am nervous.
I am a 46 year old male and I have made two visits to the neurologist -- first time was just pushing/pulling, etc. The second time I had an EMG and a cervical spine MRI. I expect a verdict -- or at least a narrowing of the range of possibilities -- within a few days. I'm awaiting a call.
The doctor has told me/hinted that it's a moto-neuron disease. Just what ... we'll see.
It started with wrist pain ... my primary care doctor referred me to a wrist doctor/surgeon. He found it was not "his area" and he referred me to the neurologist.
In fact, it's my left arm (from shoulder to hand) that's weak .... there is muscle atrophy. My fingers get stiff (as well as weak). The neurologist -- with the manual inspection -- also though he detected a slight weakness in my left leg (vs. the right leg).
Otherwise, I feel fine. I work out regularly (cardio, not weights). I have no problem eating, swallowing or breathing.
So, can anyone tell me if this sounds like ALS ... or what other diagnogis I might get?
Any help would be welcome and appreciated ... I am very nervous.
Thank you.