radim
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- Mar 1, 2009
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
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- IL
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- Rockford
Please, could anyone answer these:
I wonder if a person has ALS, is it possible that:
1) The most predominant symptom can be numbness and tingling sensation? (for about 13 months my limbs fall asleep very easily). My peripheral nerves are extremely sensitive (e.g. when I scratch my skin anywhere, I can feel the entire nerve path)
2)My mobility and fine motor skills (fingers, ankle, etc) greatly reduced, but after a while become better… only so they can get worse and better again?
3) Is it possible to have muscle atrophy without significant strength loss?
Finally, I know everyone’s symptoms and progression are different. For so long I have been trying to find an answer to the following:
4) On average, if the symptoms start in limb(s), would the body part(s) where the onset occurred get much worse before the symptoms spread to other (e.g.) bulbar area?
5) Can bulbar symptoms present itself as constant throat pressure (as if someone was squeezing my throat)?
I am not sure if my words are clear enough to be understood, but I am hopeful to hear some opinions. It has been a long journey for me, and I have been literally tested for everything and anything out there.
The doctor who did my EMG in Bangkok told me there were some discrepancies on my calf and forearm. She concluded it was a pinched nerve and stopped the test there. I was so upset and consider that EMG worthless. I am waiting to see a neuromuscular specialist here in the US, but I was just told today I won’t see him for another three months!
I would much appreciate any thoughts,
RS
I wonder if a person has ALS, is it possible that:
1) The most predominant symptom can be numbness and tingling sensation? (for about 13 months my limbs fall asleep very easily). My peripheral nerves are extremely sensitive (e.g. when I scratch my skin anywhere, I can feel the entire nerve path)
2)My mobility and fine motor skills (fingers, ankle, etc) greatly reduced, but after a while become better… only so they can get worse and better again?
3) Is it possible to have muscle atrophy without significant strength loss?
Finally, I know everyone’s symptoms and progression are different. For so long I have been trying to find an answer to the following:
4) On average, if the symptoms start in limb(s), would the body part(s) where the onset occurred get much worse before the symptoms spread to other (e.g.) bulbar area?
5) Can bulbar symptoms present itself as constant throat pressure (as if someone was squeezing my throat)?
I am not sure if my words are clear enough to be understood, but I am hopeful to hear some opinions. It has been a long journey for me, and I have been literally tested for everything and anything out there.
The doctor who did my EMG in Bangkok told me there were some discrepancies on my calf and forearm. She concluded it was a pinched nerve and stopped the test there. I was so upset and consider that EMG worthless. I am waiting to see a neuromuscular specialist here in the US, but I was just told today I won’t see him for another three months!
I would much appreciate any thoughts,
RS