Krista92
New member
- Joined
- Dec 17, 2015
- Messages
- 6
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- US
- State
- NC
- City
- Hendersonville
Hey guys! First I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am 23 with a background of horrible anxiety and know I am concerned about als. It all started with a normal twitch in my right arm then lasted all night. Next day it was in my leg, so of course Google confirmed my worst fears. It seemed like immediately the twitches spread everywhere, mostly in my legs though, they have been non stop for about two weeks. Some of them I can't see, some almost hurt , some are buzzy and gurgling,bubbly. Mild aches everywhere almost like slight aching in my left leg. Pins and needles sometimes, popping joints, stiffness in morning, sore shoulders, and now the scariest one is this constant feeling of phlegm (almost like post nasal drip) but I can't swallow it down....like it's stuck up by my uvula. I can swallow food/liquid , my friends say that I talk fine(I've always had a nasal voice) I went to the doctor and reflexes are normal, they said my potassium was at 3.3 and was a little low so they gave me supplements but they have not stopped the weird leg twitching. Now since three days ago I seem to not be able to swallow the phlegm down and cough and it still nothing comes out. This has all given me extreme anxiety and lack of sleep. I have lost 10 pounds in a week from being overly stressed. I would be so grateful for any advice. Should I go to the er? I need a referral to see a neuro which my doc wouldn't give me. Idk what to do. Thank you for taking the time to read I know it's a long post.