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Sorry for any confusion, I posted the following in another thread then read that I should start fresh with a new thread (again, sorry about that didn't mean to double post) ...
Hello, my name is Joe and I'm a 29 year old male. I absolutely loved reading this thread as I've recently been worried about ALS. If I may, I like to post some of my symptoms in hope for feedback. For more than year I've had symptoms that match those of essential tremor (my PC Dr. Gave me this diagnosis) I had/have accepted this whole heartedly and was rather relieved to hear it. Those symptoms include: tremors in my hands, arms, neck, mouth area, core, buttox, legs and feet. I know that this pretty much covers the entire body. The tremor is only an action tremor and goes away when those areas are at rest. I have excersize intolerance (fatigue) but have managed to get around this and do it anyway. I do feel a good deal of strength while exercising it's just that I tire quickly. After my workout my tremors are at their peak. They also come with nervousness and anxiety. In addition to this my cheeks, jaw and tongue often feel sore (much like TMJ). What concerns me now is that for the past 15 days I've been twitching all over my body all day (also feeling itchy from place to place). Twitches are mostly random but linger at times in one place. Could the tremors be muscle weakness which is now followed by the twitching? I should also mention that I'm unable to flex my right trapizeus muscle which is how I've always remembered it. I noticed this six years ago, but can still shrug weights (dumbells). The last item to list would be the periodic lightheadedness I feel which happens once a day. Sorry to be the worry wart and thank all those who read this post. This forum seemed to be filled with good people who simply want to serve others. Thank you
P.s. My doctor has sent a referral to the Barrow Neurological Center in Phoenix. Just waiting for them to review the paperwork and call to schedual an apt. Thanks again
Hello, my name is Joe and I'm a 29 year old male. I absolutely loved reading this thread as I've recently been worried about ALS. If I may, I like to post some of my symptoms in hope for feedback. For more than year I've had symptoms that match those of essential tremor (my PC Dr. Gave me this diagnosis) I had/have accepted this whole heartedly and was rather relieved to hear it. Those symptoms include: tremors in my hands, arms, neck, mouth area, core, buttox, legs and feet. I know that this pretty much covers the entire body. The tremor is only an action tremor and goes away when those areas are at rest. I have excersize intolerance (fatigue) but have managed to get around this and do it anyway. I do feel a good deal of strength while exercising it's just that I tire quickly. After my workout my tremors are at their peak. They also come with nervousness and anxiety. In addition to this my cheeks, jaw and tongue often feel sore (much like TMJ). What concerns me now is that for the past 15 days I've been twitching all over my body all day (also feeling itchy from place to place). Twitches are mostly random but linger at times in one place. Could the tremors be muscle weakness which is now followed by the twitching? I should also mention that I'm unable to flex my right trapizeus muscle which is how I've always remembered it. I noticed this six years ago, but can still shrug weights (dumbells). The last item to list would be the periodic lightheadedness I feel which happens once a day. Sorry to be the worry wart and thank all those who read this post. This forum seemed to be filled with good people who simply want to serve others. Thank you
P.s. My doctor has sent a referral to the Barrow Neurological Center in Phoenix. Just waiting for them to review the paperwork and call to schedual an apt. Thanks again