ysabel
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- Jan 18, 2013
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Hi my name is ysabel. I am 45 years old and new here.
I am not well written, so if any of you have any questions or need clarifications please feel free to do so.
I know als is extremely rare and chances are i don't have it.
I can not diagnos myself nor can anyone here, but wanted to say whats been going on.
I have had symptoms which have progressively gotten worse for almost three years.
First my right side (arm and leg) were affected.
My right leg catching as i walk like dragging behind.
My hand shaking and arm being rigid. People i knew thought i had a TIA.
Now still the right worse than the left but now affecting that side too.
Hands tremor during tasks.
Hard to even hold my cell phone as if i were lifting a weight.
I can't seem to hold my cell to my ear for more than 5 minutes at best without switching to the other ear. I used to be able to lift 5 gallon paint buckets so naturaly im frustrated.
I have always prided myself in being able to walk long distances without much effort. Now around the corner seems like forever.
My muscles get sore and cramp.
I know there are many things that can possibly mimic als so dont want to jump to conclusion.
A little family history.
An aunt of mine passed away when i was 11 (my dads sister) the last time he saw her she was in a wheel chair.
Im not sure what she had.
Neurological problems run all over my family.
I have been told by primary physician to get mri. Blood work was good.
So asap im getting the mri.
I just have to qualify for the countys health program for low income people.
I always liked doing things on my own but i must ask the county for help now.
I am not well written, so if any of you have any questions or need clarifications please feel free to do so.
I know als is extremely rare and chances are i don't have it.
I can not diagnos myself nor can anyone here, but wanted to say whats been going on.
I have had symptoms which have progressively gotten worse for almost three years.
First my right side (arm and leg) were affected.
My right leg catching as i walk like dragging behind.
My hand shaking and arm being rigid. People i knew thought i had a TIA.
Now still the right worse than the left but now affecting that side too.
Hands tremor during tasks.
Hard to even hold my cell phone as if i were lifting a weight.
I can't seem to hold my cell to my ear for more than 5 minutes at best without switching to the other ear. I used to be able to lift 5 gallon paint buckets so naturaly im frustrated.
I have always prided myself in being able to walk long distances without much effort. Now around the corner seems like forever.
My muscles get sore and cramp.
I know there are many things that can possibly mimic als so dont want to jump to conclusion.
A little family history.
An aunt of mine passed away when i was 11 (my dads sister) the last time he saw her she was in a wheel chair.
Im not sure what she had.
Neurological problems run all over my family.
I have been told by primary physician to get mri. Blood work was good.
So asap im getting the mri.
I just have to qualify for the countys health program for low income people.
I always liked doing things on my own but i must ask the county for help now.