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  1. F

    So it begins here

    Hello All By way of introduction, I am new to this and have several symptoms that have warranted referral to a neurologist. I live in the UK, am 25, and have no family history of ALS. My symptoms are as follows: 1. Loss of ability to move big toe upwards (right foot); 2. General weakness of...
  2. T

    Reporting back from doctor

    Hey guys, I recently found atrophy in my left leg that was contributing to my weakness and slight limp. The quad is smaller than the right one and it's decently noticeable. I haven't tripped or fallen or lost my balance in any way and have no fasics. No Babinski sign and no clonus, my reflexes...
  3. M

    The Limp

    So often we read a story by someone with ALS who explains how early on they ; noticed a limp, twisted an ankle, felt like they sprained an ankle or something along that line. Also many of the medical websites say there is not a lot of pain reported in ALS. It seems like these two positions...
  4. M

    Still very concerned

    I have posted before so sorry to post again but I am still very concerned so much so that my GP has referred me for a 2nd opinion. I had an EMG done in August and it come back with Nerve Conduction as normal although evidence of left Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow which looks quite severe with...
  5. R

    Advice

    All, I have been reading many threads while going through some things of my own, I have read your messages & feel that I have a valid question and would appreciate your help. I had an EMG a month ago and was cleared by a NM specialist, no sign of any ALS. Since then I have noticed atrophy on...
  6. B

    New Member

    Hello. I’m a leg gal (i.e lower limb onset). I was diagnosed a year ago, but the first symptom was more than four years ago, when, after a fall, my swollen ankle didn’t heal right. Turned out to be a drop foot. I went from walking with a cane, to getting a brace, a walker and finally a...
  7. P

    Terrified I won't see my son grow up

    I am desperate to believe I have anything but ALS. Desperate. But every symptom points to ALS. If anyone knows of someone with these symptoms who did NOT have ALS, it would be much appreciated. I will say I have been to see a neurologist, but have yet to have my MRI. She said it is not a...
  8. B

    New member intro, glad to be here...

    Hi, I'm Brook. I didn't know where else to post this. I'm not really asking if I have ALS. I am introducing myself and venting my fears to a group of compassionate people. I read all the stickies and apologize in advance if I'm too verbose. First off, I have been lurking on this site for...
  9. S

    FAMIAL als ! Yikes! Help!!

    Hello I am 25 and lost my uncle to als last year he passed away at 50 years of age with als the same with his mother and his grandmother as well all with als. We have just found out it is in our family 100%. I am now worried although i know it mostly strikes at an older age i am having trouble...
  10. C

    Benign cramp fasciculation syndrome?

    Hello, I am new to this site and appreciate yalls voices on other ppls concerns. I've been having fasciculations since August 2016 and cramps in my lower legs and ankle muscles and some occasionally on my forearms. I've had 3 emgs done and the first said early motor nueropathy but cldnt rule out...
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