Ctrujillo14
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- Moreno Valley
Hello everyone, in a 38 year old male. I worked out 3 - 4 times a week until the onset of fasiculations, which started 2 1/2 months ago. Since then, my time has been spent between doctor visits and a constant anxiety and worry. I try to workout, but it's down to maybe once a week because of the lack of energy. I've outlined a timeline of my symptoms below. I'd like to get the opinion of the group members on my symptoms. If you take the time to read this and respond, I truly appreciate it.
-6 - 7 months ago started to see a slow but progressive decline in muscle mass, and a decline in overall strength and endurance during workouts. I thought it was stress related. Also started to experience generalized fatigue
-Fasciculations started 2 1/2 months ago. Bodywide fasciculations, tremors, buzzing sensations in muscles. Primarily in legs, but widespread throughout body, including head and neck.
-MRI normal
-All Lab work normal.
-Saw two different neurologists two weeks ago. One doctor performed clinical exam and said I had BFS, but scheduled an EMG test, (this was upon my request) which is scheduled this Friday. The other doctor didn't do any exam, but also said I had BFS, and asked me to come back at the end of this month for an EMG.
Feeling a lot of soreness in my quad muscles and noticing that my arms and legs, especially my quads, are starting to thin out a lot. Quad muscles look very thin when I extend my legs out while sitting down on edge of seat. If I try doing squats, without weights, my thighs remain sore for days. The Dr. said it may be from not working out as much as before.
I've lost 10 pounds of weight during this whole period. I'm 6, 1 and 185 lbs. I was 195 lbs
I can still perform all normal physical activities, but I tire out quicker than before, especially my legs.
I'm ot sure if i'm just being paranoid. I'm very nervous about the EMG test.
-6 - 7 months ago started to see a slow but progressive decline in muscle mass, and a decline in overall strength and endurance during workouts. I thought it was stress related. Also started to experience generalized fatigue
-Fasciculations started 2 1/2 months ago. Bodywide fasciculations, tremors, buzzing sensations in muscles. Primarily in legs, but widespread throughout body, including head and neck.
-MRI normal
-All Lab work normal.
-Saw two different neurologists two weeks ago. One doctor performed clinical exam and said I had BFS, but scheduled an EMG test, (this was upon my request) which is scheduled this Friday. The other doctor didn't do any exam, but also said I had BFS, and asked me to come back at the end of this month for an EMG.
Feeling a lot of soreness in my quad muscles and noticing that my arms and legs, especially my quads, are starting to thin out a lot. Quad muscles look very thin when I extend my legs out while sitting down on edge of seat. If I try doing squats, without weights, my thighs remain sore for days. The Dr. said it may be from not working out as much as before.
I've lost 10 pounds of weight during this whole period. I'm 6, 1 and 185 lbs. I was 195 lbs
I can still perform all normal physical activities, but I tire out quicker than before, especially my legs.
I'm ot sure if i'm just being paranoid. I'm very nervous about the EMG test.