Anomaly2017
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- Jul 11, 2017
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- Learn about ALS
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- NJ
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- North Jersey
I saw a neurologist two weeks ago and an EMG and MRI were ordered. Also lab tests.
Lab tests were mostly normal except for a high lymphocyte absolute which was over 40000. Saw results on portal.
Already had the EMG done last week but I don’t know the results yet. Not on portal yet. Not suppose to see doctor again until MRI is done.
Condition has deteriorated. Gluteal muscles are just about gone on left side and weakness has developed in the hip gluteal area. Bending causes an immediate shortness of breath and squatting is now impossible. Sitting down is very awkward due to extensive atrophy of left gluteal muscles.
Walking is harder now due to the atrophy of my left foot. It’s an uneven walk. Don’t notice weakness there though. Maybe the gluteal atrophy has something to do with that?
ALS was mentioned as a possibility. As was MS and thyroid disorders. Thyroid disorders are now ruled out as those tests were normal.
MS appears to be less likely due to the rapid atrophy but the other symptoms were consistent with MS. MS causes atrophy but typically not this early on. Usually over many years. But it’s still a possibility due to the varying nature of the disease.
The atrophy with weakness now has me really worried ALS will be the ultimate result.
Lab tests were mostly normal except for a high lymphocyte absolute which was over 40000. Saw results on portal.
Already had the EMG done last week but I don’t know the results yet. Not on portal yet. Not suppose to see doctor again until MRI is done.
Condition has deteriorated. Gluteal muscles are just about gone on left side and weakness has developed in the hip gluteal area. Bending causes an immediate shortness of breath and squatting is now impossible. Sitting down is very awkward due to extensive atrophy of left gluteal muscles.
Walking is harder now due to the atrophy of my left foot. It’s an uneven walk. Don’t notice weakness there though. Maybe the gluteal atrophy has something to do with that?
ALS was mentioned as a possibility. As was MS and thyroid disorders. Thyroid disorders are now ruled out as those tests were normal.
MS appears to be less likely due to the rapid atrophy but the other symptoms were consistent with MS. MS causes atrophy but typically not this early on. Usually over many years. But it’s still a possibility due to the varying nature of the disease.
The atrophy with weakness now has me really worried ALS will be the ultimate result.