Healthy1
Member
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2012
- Messages
- 24
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- CA
- State
- Ontario
- City
- Oakville
Hello, I have been following the threads on this site for about 7 weeks and I am truly appreciative of and inspired by the amazing support that is offered here.
My situation began 7 weeks ago with a sudden brief episode of tingling in my arms and tongue along with some visual disturbances. I had two or three of these in the seek following and then it became simply tingling sensations in my arms and legs. I thought this may be a stroke and had a CT scan and blood work that came back negative.
I went on the internet and searched tingling and tongue and immediatley was gripped by the potential of having ALS.
Shortly after reading about ALS, I began having fascics in my calves, quads, upper arms throughout the day. I have lost dexterity/coordination in my hands. My biggest concern is atrophy. I have lost muscle in my chest, quads, neck and arms all in about 7 weeks. Those musclegroups seem soft with little tone. I have not worked out for 6 weeks due to this situation and this could be playing a factor in my tone.
I feel that my tongue mobility has been compromised though no slurring or choking.
I have seen 3 GPs, two Neuros who performed physical exams, and one Physiatrist who performed an EMG on my left arm and left leg (shin, calf, quad, tricep, forearm and muscle between thumb and forefinger). All of the reports have indicated that I do not have ALS.
I have learned from the experts here, that emgs and dr assessments can be faulty and I would appreciate your support with a couple questions..
1. Can fully body symmetrical atrophy occur within 7 weeks?
2. Can symptoms that involve all limbs as well as the neck and bulbar area present in 7 weeks?
3. Is a 6 muscle emg sufficient?
4. My baby toe separates from the rest of my toes upon extension. Has anyone ever heard of this as a symptom
5. How much of a role can anxiety play in the above scneario. I am convinced that I have ALS and find it difficult to think of anything else.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it.
My situation began 7 weeks ago with a sudden brief episode of tingling in my arms and tongue along with some visual disturbances. I had two or three of these in the seek following and then it became simply tingling sensations in my arms and legs. I thought this may be a stroke and had a CT scan and blood work that came back negative.
I went on the internet and searched tingling and tongue and immediatley was gripped by the potential of having ALS.
Shortly after reading about ALS, I began having fascics in my calves, quads, upper arms throughout the day. I have lost dexterity/coordination in my hands. My biggest concern is atrophy. I have lost muscle in my chest, quads, neck and arms all in about 7 weeks. Those musclegroups seem soft with little tone. I have not worked out for 6 weeks due to this situation and this could be playing a factor in my tone.
I feel that my tongue mobility has been compromised though no slurring or choking.
I have seen 3 GPs, two Neuros who performed physical exams, and one Physiatrist who performed an EMG on my left arm and left leg (shin, calf, quad, tricep, forearm and muscle between thumb and forefinger). All of the reports have indicated that I do not have ALS.
I have learned from the experts here, that emgs and dr assessments can be faulty and I would appreciate your support with a couple questions..
1. Can fully body symmetrical atrophy occur within 7 weeks?
2. Can symptoms that involve all limbs as well as the neck and bulbar area present in 7 weeks?
3. Is a 6 muscle emg sufficient?
4. My baby toe separates from the rest of my toes upon extension. Has anyone ever heard of this as a symptom
5. How much of a role can anxiety play in the above scneario. I am convinced that I have ALS and find it difficult to think of anything else.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it.