battlingunknown
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I am convinced I have ALS. Before you tell me I don't belong here or I am exaggerating, please take the time to actually read my post.
I am 24 turning 25, female thin build and 5'7 & half. I'm not athletic. Over a year now, I have been going through a downward spiral. It started with a swollen foot, and then extreme
Joint pain. (Keep in mind, I have been having joint stiffness and pain on and off for years before this started and learned to deal with it). I went to the ER finally after several days of Hoping it would go away. The swelling went away but the joint pain continued. After about a week or so, I started getting twitches all over my body. This was brand new to me but again I thought it would just go away. It NEVER did. I have noticed I have gotten so weak, I used to be a really strong person, working two jobs and going to school.. Always energetic. I now am exhausted after working a 4-6 hour shift. I am always napping, I find my self always leaning against tables, chairs etc. whenever I walk, I always seem to get off balance and lean right or left or I really need to concentrate on my steps and direction for fear of embarrassment. My hands, more so my left hand cramps often, and I have noticed my left arm twitches more. When working with my hands or arms I get this cramp in them and need to stop and rest. When I lift something 2-4 pounds each hand my arms and hands start shaking. I've even noticed my tongue twitching a few times. I often feel exhausted and tired and to be honest depressed. I have had blood work done but nothing. No emg's or nerve conduction or MRI's yet. My doctor said he is scheduling an apt with a neurologist. I can see a significant difference between my left and right arms and hands. When I wear shirts that are a little tight, I can clearly see the right arm sleeve is tight while the left arm sleeve is loose. Even my hands. I've come on here before looking for guidance, and was convinced I was just paranoid. These symptoms never went away and I only got and have been getting worse. I am terrified. Another thing I have noticed is that I cry easily at almost everything..
I am lost.
Symptoms:
*weak arms hands and now legs
*Shaking and jittery arms legs depend on how they are and what I do
*twitches everywhere mostly left arm and shoulder
*emotional and cry about almost anything
* fatigued, tired and lazy all day everyday no matter the sleep or coffee or tea I consume .. Or don't consume
*left arm a lot thinner and very noticeable fat and muscle loss especially shoulder
* hands cramp very easily after using them consistently for a minute or two
* twitches in eyebrows and eyes some towns lasting days at a time
*cramps in abdomen and also vaginal area
*get to his twitches more often now
* tired eyes
* burning feeling in hands
*horrible balance
*needing to lean against objects to keep my self straight and up otherwise wobbling and moving
I am convinced I have ALS. Before you tell me I don't belong here or I am exaggerating, please take the time to actually read my post.
I am 24 turning 25, female thin build and 5'7 & half. I'm not athletic. Over a year now, I have been going through a downward spiral. It started with a swollen foot, and then extreme
Joint pain. (Keep in mind, I have been having joint stiffness and pain on and off for years before this started and learned to deal with it). I went to the ER finally after several days of Hoping it would go away. The swelling went away but the joint pain continued. After about a week or so, I started getting twitches all over my body. This was brand new to me but again I thought it would just go away. It NEVER did. I have noticed I have gotten so weak, I used to be a really strong person, working two jobs and going to school.. Always energetic. I now am exhausted after working a 4-6 hour shift. I am always napping, I find my self always leaning against tables, chairs etc. whenever I walk, I always seem to get off balance and lean right or left or I really need to concentrate on my steps and direction for fear of embarrassment. My hands, more so my left hand cramps often, and I have noticed my left arm twitches more. When working with my hands or arms I get this cramp in them and need to stop and rest. When I lift something 2-4 pounds each hand my arms and hands start shaking. I've even noticed my tongue twitching a few times. I often feel exhausted and tired and to be honest depressed. I have had blood work done but nothing. No emg's or nerve conduction or MRI's yet. My doctor said he is scheduling an apt with a neurologist. I can see a significant difference between my left and right arms and hands. When I wear shirts that are a little tight, I can clearly see the right arm sleeve is tight while the left arm sleeve is loose. Even my hands. I've come on here before looking for guidance, and was convinced I was just paranoid. These symptoms never went away and I only got and have been getting worse. I am terrified. Another thing I have noticed is that I cry easily at almost everything..
I am lost.
Symptoms:
*weak arms hands and now legs
*Shaking and jittery arms legs depend on how they are and what I do
*twitches everywhere mostly left arm and shoulder
*emotional and cry about almost anything
* fatigued, tired and lazy all day everyday no matter the sleep or coffee or tea I consume .. Or don't consume
*left arm a lot thinner and very noticeable fat and muscle loss especially shoulder
* hands cramp very easily after using them consistently for a minute or two
* twitches in eyebrows and eyes some towns lasting days at a time
*cramps in abdomen and also vaginal area
*get to his twitches more often now
* tired eyes
* burning feeling in hands
*horrible balance
*needing to lean against objects to keep my self straight and up otherwise wobbling and moving
