semper perge pugnare
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- Nov 28, 2016
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- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- UK
- State
- Cheshire
- City
- Stockport
A very good morning from across the pond. If I may introduce myself to you all I'm Martin a 46 year old male from Cheshire in the United Kingdom. I'm ever so lucky to be in good general health both physically and mentally and I stand approximately 6' 2" tall and a little overweight.
If you would be kind enough to please note: As a former accomplished Muay Thai boxer strength and balance has never been in any way a concern until now. so not to endure you all to the "war and peace" version of my current problems I will list the diagnosed current signs and symptoms.
1. Diagnosed Atrophy in left leg, left ankle, left hand, both left and right shoulders.
2. Diagnosed clinical weakness in all above mentioned areas.
3. Diagnosed Dismotility, currently at the level of a stroke patient, yet becoming more problematic.
4. Diagnosed Bladder Detrusor Overactivity.
Moving onto the signs and symptoms to which no one to date is able to explain.
1. Very poor balance even when standing still.
2. Prominent left leg limp.
3. Increasingly falling and tripping (becoming more reliant on crutches, walls and sofas.
4. Dropping items from both left and right hands (this can be either a heavy or light item in differing sizes).
I'm ever so happy to say all Neurological testing has returned clear yet, my Neurologist did happen to mention when executing my EMG and NCD testing and whilst discussing MND and I quote " it normally takes few times before I find it ". Yep you did hear right....!
Moving forward I'm ever so lucky to be under the Walton Centre in Liverpool in the United Kingdom yet I would very much appreciate any education and or possible direction from whom I believe to be the real specialist. Thank you all in advance for taking time to read and respond.
Kindest of regards
Martin.
So to the further signs and symptoms
If you would be kind enough to please note: As a former accomplished Muay Thai boxer strength and balance has never been in any way a concern until now. so not to endure you all to the "war and peace" version of my current problems I will list the diagnosed current signs and symptoms.
1. Diagnosed Atrophy in left leg, left ankle, left hand, both left and right shoulders.
2. Diagnosed clinical weakness in all above mentioned areas.
3. Diagnosed Dismotility, currently at the level of a stroke patient, yet becoming more problematic.
4. Diagnosed Bladder Detrusor Overactivity.
Moving onto the signs and symptoms to which no one to date is able to explain.
1. Very poor balance even when standing still.
2. Prominent left leg limp.
3. Increasingly falling and tripping (becoming more reliant on crutches, walls and sofas.
4. Dropping items from both left and right hands (this can be either a heavy or light item in differing sizes).
I'm ever so happy to say all Neurological testing has returned clear yet, my Neurologist did happen to mention when executing my EMG and NCD testing and whilst discussing MND and I quote " it normally takes few times before I find it ". Yep you did hear right....!
Moving forward I'm ever so lucky to be under the Walton Centre in Liverpool in the United Kingdom yet I would very much appreciate any education and or possible direction from whom I believe to be the real specialist. Thank you all in advance for taking time to read and respond.
Kindest of regards
Martin.
So to the further signs and symptoms