awesomeguy123mg
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Hi guys. Im a 19 year old male.
Starting from about 5 or 6 months ago I noticed I had a lot of muscle twitches, mainly in my thighs, arms and back. If it tense or stretch the area in which the twitches are happening, they tend to go away. I went to my GP and she said this was probably due to stress. Then over the next few months, I noticed my arms felt cold some of the time (but not on the outside). Over the last month or so, my pinky on my left hand went numb for a few days and I got worried so I went to the doctor and again she said that its due to stress and anxiety. Over the last few weeks I have noticed that my legs shake when I squat down for more than 5 or so seconds or when I try to balance myself on one foot, but I dont have any problem walking or running. I can stand on my toes and walk on my heels.
One day, after I went out shopping for about an hour, i came home and my legs felt so sore and they ached for much of the next day. My arms also felt like jelly for a few days and got sore after washing the dishes and other small activities. These seem to be things that go on and off because a few days ago I went for a decent run and was fine afterwards and the next day. Further, I have a kind of tingling/buzzing sensation in my legs some time. Also, for much of the last 2 weeks, i have been woken up every night by one of my arms being numb and it takes me a few minutes to shake them and get feeling back into them. Some days I have also had shaky hands.
I had a lot of anxiety before I had any of these symptoms and this has definitely gotten a lot worse due to me sitting at home googling all the possibilities. I've tried to stay calm and not worsen my anxiety but I just keep coming back to it. So yeah, does this sound like ALS to anyone? I've booked an appointment with a physio in a few days and I will be going to the doctor again but does anyone have any advice?
Starting from about 5 or 6 months ago I noticed I had a lot of muscle twitches, mainly in my thighs, arms and back. If it tense or stretch the area in which the twitches are happening, they tend to go away. I went to my GP and she said this was probably due to stress. Then over the next few months, I noticed my arms felt cold some of the time (but not on the outside). Over the last month or so, my pinky on my left hand went numb for a few days and I got worried so I went to the doctor and again she said that its due to stress and anxiety. Over the last few weeks I have noticed that my legs shake when I squat down for more than 5 or so seconds or when I try to balance myself on one foot, but I dont have any problem walking or running. I can stand on my toes and walk on my heels.
One day, after I went out shopping for about an hour, i came home and my legs felt so sore and they ached for much of the next day. My arms also felt like jelly for a few days and got sore after washing the dishes and other small activities. These seem to be things that go on and off because a few days ago I went for a decent run and was fine afterwards and the next day. Further, I have a kind of tingling/buzzing sensation in my legs some time. Also, for much of the last 2 weeks, i have been woken up every night by one of my arms being numb and it takes me a few minutes to shake them and get feeling back into them. Some days I have also had shaky hands.
I had a lot of anxiety before I had any of these symptoms and this has definitely gotten a lot worse due to me sitting at home googling all the possibilities. I've tried to stay calm and not worsen my anxiety but I just keep coming back to it. So yeah, does this sound like ALS to anyone? I've booked an appointment with a physio in a few days and I will be going to the doctor again but does anyone have any advice?