ama672
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Hi,
I feel very alone right now and have been for the past month. Right now, my new neuro has said that I have "clinically possible ALS" based on the fact that I had abnormal findings in my tricep and forearm of my left arm (I've also noticed atrophy of my left hand but the EMG showed normal findings for my hand and bicep of my left arm). I've also experienced weakness and soreness of my right arm since three days ago. I also experience the following symptoms:
1. Voice is hoarsy and weak at times
2. Shortness of breath (especially in the morning)
3. Muscle twitching everywhere
4. Shooting pains (cramps)
5. Muscle tremors
7. Legs feel weak at times
6. General fatigue
This has all happened in the last 6 weeks and I feel like I'm progressing very rapidly.
I had an MRI of my c-spine which did show a bulging disc in the c6/c7 area (but I doubt that this can explain all of my symptoms).
I'm thinking about breaking the news to my family but am so scared right now. I'm only 26 and feel like the world has come to abrupt end for me. I can't live like this anymore.
I feel very alone right now and have been for the past month. Right now, my new neuro has said that I have "clinically possible ALS" based on the fact that I had abnormal findings in my tricep and forearm of my left arm (I've also noticed atrophy of my left hand but the EMG showed normal findings for my hand and bicep of my left arm). I've also experienced weakness and soreness of my right arm since three days ago. I also experience the following symptoms:
1. Voice is hoarsy and weak at times
2. Shortness of breath (especially in the morning)
3. Muscle twitching everywhere
4. Shooting pains (cramps)
5. Muscle tremors
7. Legs feel weak at times
6. General fatigue
This has all happened in the last 6 weeks and I feel like I'm progressing very rapidly.
I had an MRI of my c-spine which did show a bulging disc in the c6/c7 area (but I doubt that this can explain all of my symptoms).
I'm thinking about breaking the news to my family but am so scared right now. I'm only 26 and feel like the world has come to abrupt end for me. I can't live like this anymore.