This has to be als

[Lloyd1988]

Hi guys I made a post a while back in regards to my symptoms, I'm a 27 year old male been suffering with Fasciculations for 8 months, I know twitching isn't really a diagnostic but since then things have gotten worse! I am having als type twitching in my arms now, like to look at my right bicep within a minute or two ill have a twitch that is like a single fibre some where on my bicep same with anywhere on my arms and shoulders, my legs I lost interest in calfs feet etc been going nonstop since the the start. I have tried everything, magnesium, drinking water, cutting out sugar, even gluten free for 2 weeks and nothing. I haven't noticed any strength loss, still going to the gym lifting weights like normal. I am 2 months away from a neuro appointment been a 5 month wait. Does this sound like a typical als presentation? I'm very scared. Thank you

 

[Nikki J]

Not to me. And you can not see a single muscle fibre twitch

 

[lgelb]

Anxiety is its own source of twitching, Lloyd. It can amplify a harmless event. "No strength loss" pretty much takes ALS off the table.

Best,
Laurie

 

[Lloyd1988]

Hi Nikki and Laurie thank you for the replies, sorry to hear about this horrible disease effecting you and the family. I am trying to focus on the anxiety at the moment, I have had anxiety disorder all my life. but these bloody twitches don't stop, but I will have to wait and see what the neurologist says.

Much appreciated. ~Lloyd