worried!
New member
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2014
- Messages
- 5
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- AUS
- State
- Victoria
- City
- Melbourne
Hello,
Firstly, I would like to express how sorry I am for everyone who is affected directly or indirectly with a disease as terrible as ALS and how much respect I have for those manage to deal with such life changing circumstances.
I have experienced some symptoms the past 2-3 months that have worried me greatly. It started at work (I serve meals at a pub), when we had a particularly busy night and after carrying around 80 meals, my right hand basically gave way at the wrist and I couldn't carry two plates in the one hand anymore. This happened when the "ALS Ice Challenge" was at it's peak and I began to dwell on the possibility I may have MND or ALS.
After that night, the twitches which I sometimes get have become more frequent. They are mostly concentrated in my left leg but also affect my right leg, abdomen and sometimes chest to a lesser extent. Also, I can carry two plates in one hand again but I feel as though things are heavier.
Also, I feel as though I may be experiencing foot drop in my right leg. I can stand on the tips and heels of my feet but the leg just feels "heavier".
I took my concerns to the local GP who basically told me that MND at my age is extremely rare and I shouldn't worry. He did some basic grip strength tests with me grasping his index fingers and found no difference.
As a side note, I am an 18 year old male who has had health anxieties in the past. Also, I have read the stickies at the top of this forum and although they did provide a little relief I did still have some concerns.
Anyway, I was wondering what you guys thought. Whether I should just forget about this or pursue further testing?
Thank you all so much for your time!
Firstly, I would like to express how sorry I am for everyone who is affected directly or indirectly with a disease as terrible as ALS and how much respect I have for those manage to deal with such life changing circumstances.
I have experienced some symptoms the past 2-3 months that have worried me greatly. It started at work (I serve meals at a pub), when we had a particularly busy night and after carrying around 80 meals, my right hand basically gave way at the wrist and I couldn't carry two plates in the one hand anymore. This happened when the "ALS Ice Challenge" was at it's peak and I began to dwell on the possibility I may have MND or ALS.
After that night, the twitches which I sometimes get have become more frequent. They are mostly concentrated in my left leg but also affect my right leg, abdomen and sometimes chest to a lesser extent. Also, I can carry two plates in one hand again but I feel as though things are heavier.
Also, I feel as though I may be experiencing foot drop in my right leg. I can stand on the tips and heels of my feet but the leg just feels "heavier".
I took my concerns to the local GP who basically told me that MND at my age is extremely rare and I shouldn't worry. He did some basic grip strength tests with me grasping his index fingers and found no difference.
As a side note, I am an 18 year old male who has had health anxieties in the past. Also, I have read the stickies at the top of this forum and although they did provide a little relief I did still have some concerns.
Anyway, I was wondering what you guys thought. Whether I should just forget about this or pursue further testing?
Thank you all so much for your time!