2 Weeks ago one day at midnight we rushed to hospital because my dad couldn't sleep or feel his left arm because it was so numb.Then at the hospital they gave him iv and painkillers.But after that we visited a different doctor and he said my did might have ALS. He experiences numbness in his...
Hello everyone, thank you for your time and response in advance. I've been scared of getting als for a few months, read post, searched threads. The reason I'm here now is because a few weeks ago I started have a weird gait. When I walk I feel like I have to pick my right leg up to walk, like...
I’ll keep it brief and go by date. Currently afraid I may be dealing with early ALS. I have read the sticker and multiple other posts, I just wanted to address my specific case. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You are wonderful people.
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I was diagnosed Thanksgiving 2017.
Most problem with balance and gait. Walking with rollator walker. They say the problem began in hips. I have great difficulty rolling over or getting out of bed without pulling myself up with a rail! Once I pull myself to sitting position, I can use rail to...
I was diagnosed Wed before Thanksgiving 2017!
I went to Mayo believing I had NPH (normal Pressure Hydrocepheous) I had been to 4 local Neurologist and all felt it was NPH, but because Spinal Tap and draining 40 CC of spinal fluid didn't help, we ere playing "stump the doctor" EMGs on Legs were...
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I have a long story and I have read the stickies. I appreciate the information. This will be my only post. I just want your advice and expertise.
A year ago I woke up with my face numb all over but primarily my right side. I went to ER and checked for stroke. I was not having a stroke. I was...
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I'm Sara and I'm 23 years old. I've been having a huge amount of anxiety lately about possibly having ALS. What I'm trying to figure out if this is simply anxiety, or something much more troubling...
The first thing I noticed was a slight shaking in either of my thumbs...
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I'm a 25 year old girl. I have been having some really weird things going on with my body for three months or so, and now I'm beginning to worry that I might have Als.
First, I've been having what I would characterize as weakness, mostly on the left side of my body (left arm, hand...
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My name is Lauren and I'm 24 years old. First of all, my heart goes out to anyone suffering from ALS, and any family members as well. I admire how truly brave all of you are.
The reason I'm posting is that I have been noticing some strange symptoms over the last couple months, and I...
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For about 8 months i have had weakness on my right arm but just in the mornings and when i am waking up it fades away.
But beside it i have balance problem in my legs...it is hard to stand and walk. i am swaying and my legs are shaky and jelly.. 2 days ago i felt that my right leg is...