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  1. F

    Worried about my health

    Hello everyone, I am 21 years old and have been experiencing neurological symptoms for the past 2 months. It started with a headache, then leg weakness and muscle twitching, light and sound sensitivity. The twitching started in my leg but in a few days became widespread. Usually its not constant...
  2. S

    Young and really scared

    Hello everyone, First I wanted to say that I do not mean to offend anyone but I am in a scared limbo situation.Ok,I am an 18 year old male and my first symptom was 2 years ago. My right leg felt weak and I was walking weird but then it went away.However, when time was passing by I noticed...
  3. H

    Terrified and Depressed-Looking for guidance please

    Hello - Thank you ahead of time for your guidance and opinions. I feel like I'm losing my mind. Last September, I started exhibiting classic MS symptoms (numbness, tingling, burning sensations, and very weak legs and arms). My symptoms have never gone away, just change every few weeks or so...
  4. Bestfriends14

    A question for PALS

    Hello, My husband has just ended his clinical trial (he dropped out March 28th) for Pimozide. Apparently, he's not progressed in his right leg or arm since last September but has only slightly in his left leg, which is his drop foot leg. However, I am finding it harder and harder to believe...
  5. C

    Dysphagia/Respiratory onset

    Hey guys, first of all, I'm very sorry for all your struggles with ALS and I do not wish anyone to have this terrible disease. About me, I am very scared of ALS for like 3 weeks now. It all started about 9 months ago. I've started having very strong coughing issues while eating/ even drinking...
  6. KarenNWendyn

    What keeps you going?

    My progression seems to have sped up these last few weeks and is causing havoc with my left hand function and my soft palate function, possibly also my breathing. This is making it hard for me to continue playing my bassoon, which has been my passion and joy for the past 44 years. I can...
  7. W

    looking for advice about my symptoms

    Hi All, can't believe I have arrived at this point. First let me say my heart goes out to all that have been diagnosed with this awful disease. I have the a ton of respect for all who work hard to support people like me with whatever they may be going through. I will try to keep this short...
  8. Kristina1

    baclofen mood swings?

    Has anyone had mood swings caused by baclofen? I started baclofen a week ago and noticed immidiate benefit in terms of pain reduction and reduced muscle cramping. I was in a great mood and had more energy than I've had in a long time which I attributed to finally sleeping better and having...
  9. Kristina1

    depression

    I'm struggling with feeling depressed and a loss of interest in every day things. I prefer to just read or sleep over spending time with my family and doing any kind of actual activity. This is not how I used to be and it is not who I want to be. How do you cope with grief and depression...
  10. W

    Hand 'weakness possible early ALS symptoms

    Hey everyone 32 white female no outstanding medical history besides a recent csection for breech baby. About two weeks ago I was really tired/mildly depressed. I slept for most of 2-3 days straight besides to wake up and feed baby. When I would wake up I noticed some numbness is my hands, which...
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