Ok, when I had strong fasciculations for a prolonged period I noticed a large decrease in strength over the next couple of days.
At one time over a two week period I would have strong fasciculations for prolonged periods (10 hours or more) they were so strong the bed would shake. this happened about every two to three days and in that period I feel I lost 1/2 or more of my strength. during that period I lost the ability to climb stairs or walk without a walker. I at one time was a concrete form builder now I can't lift a 30 # bag of dog food in august I could lift my 5 year old granddaughter and run with her today I can't even lift my 20 month old grand son. I was put on Rilutek and I started a supplement regimen in early Feb. and it seems to have slowed almost to a stop. I havent had an episode for around 5 weeks now and seem to be holding my own and actually showed some improvement. now my strength seems to fluctuate on a daily basis. I don't know if it's the pills but I'm not willing to stop and find out. all I can say is keep up your hope and absolutly don't back down. I have never been a fearful person, but now I must face the one fear I have always had, being paralysed I never believed I would have the moral strength to not take my own life rather that face this one, but with the love of my family and others I will prevail. I think the grieving stage is over for me. you must go through it, take all the time you need but don't dawdle on the way.
