biopsy

So, I am not here for twitching. I never suspected ALS until my PT mentioned needing to see neurology/ortho for a muscle biopsy. I tore my gastrocnemius in May. It is not healing. Not responding to PT. I have lost an inch of muscle mass in the last 5 weeks in that calf. I was told...

In need of a vent at the moment. Mostly because I am in the wrong and know it. I have had a lump on my breast for a few months, my husband found out at the weekend and insisted on seeing the doctor, the doctor was very frank and said she thinks it's probably breast cancer and is trying to get a...

i was diagnosed in the singapore hospital possible bulbar problem but after 41/2 yrs i went for my muslces tissue biopsy tests and confirmed that it was a nerve problem at such is affecting my speech, my execessive saliva and swallowing problem his three has been a hell of problem to me sir can...

Hey Folks, I have a serious situation going on here, and I am hoping that some advice on here can maybe ease my mind, and or help with some answers.. I've been going on about a year and a half of having some horrible symptoms, I'm soon to be 39. This started around mid 37.. It started with...

I am a 22 year old male with no family history of ALS or neurological disease. I have been to several doctors who have run blood work, a CT scan, and a skin biopsy for my rash. They have all been normal except for a high vitamin b12 level due to multivitamins I was taking according to my...

Good Afternoon, Firstly, let me start off by saying how much I respect the brave men and women on here sharing their stories and battles. The selflessness I see here reassures me and restores a lot of my faith. Thank you. I am currently lost and am seeking advice/direction - what I'm...

Haven't found much related to this but having an issue maybe someone can help with. Was diagnosed about a month and a half ago with ALS. At the time Fasciculations were isolated to my left leg in which I have foot drop. They were absolutely pounding jumps at my knee cap. Maybe an occasional...

5 Years ago drop foot lasted 6 months. Then cramping, stiffness. 2 Years later weakness set in. Fasciculations the whole time. 2 EMGs revealed no ALS. After 4 years my insurance company hire Grand Rounds (an independent professional opinion) to access my records from 2012 to now. Their...

So I apologize if this has been covered. I'm in a tizzy. Ive had als symptoms for almost 2 years starting with foot drop. Was told 99% chance of ALS by duke and my father had ALS. Was basically told my last outs possible were copper deficiency and Celiac. Well my Celiac test came back abnormal...

Hello all, I was wondering if you all could help put my mind at ease a bit or let me know if any of my symptoms sound like ALS. I read the sticky but hearing feed back from you all would greatly help me. I am a male and 27 years old just turned on feb 5th. Not the best birthday might I add. I...