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Hi - and first off thanks for reading. I may be in the wrong place, but a potted history: a 49 year old man with no medical history, but twitching in a number of locations (mainly calves, foot-arches, upper arms, back and sometimes tongue) for c. 10 months. Had a neuro exam about 3 months...

Hi everyone, My mother has been diagnosed with ALS 2 weeks ago. she is having a bulbar onset right now having a hard time swallowing, talking and eating. Her Neurologist told me her breathing is good and has a relatively slow progression. She is on Riluzole right now, seems like the progression...

It's late, can't sleep. Just rambing, trying to put some thoughts in order. I can't believe it's been 4 months since Ferd died. It feels like I haven't seen him in forever, like it's been so much longer. And then I think it's only been 4 months, that's why this still feels so raw. I'm back at...

Hi everyone I have been reading this forum for a month and I have a question regarding muscle weakness. If ALS is a disease of progressive muscle weakness, why does it happen without notice or feeling prior to total loss of function. Everyone says it is about failing not feeling but can't u...

Hey guys and gals. I want to first say thank you so much for taking the time to read this and others posts on this subject. I know it can’t be easy for all of you, and it has to get tiresome. Also to say god bless to each and everyone of you that is affected by als. I’m 23 and a male. I get...

Hi everyone, This is my first post. My father was diagnosed with ALS at the end of June. He is 73-years-old, and the whole family has been in shock because nobody had any clue something this devastating was going on with his health. This was truly a shock to the system. Of course, we are still...

Hello, I am very nervous about my symptoms lining up with ALS. I'm hoping talking with pAls and others here will calm my mind. I'm running my mind ragged with these thoughts and constant searches online. 28 y/o Male Short 1-2 pulse twitching for last 2-3...

Hi there everyone, Thank you in advance for reading this! First of all my aunty (my mum's sister) passed away from als at the age of 51, so its worries me its in our family genes. The last 10 days, I've having a lot of muscle tightness in my legs, mainly the left one, shooting nerve pain in the...

Hello Everyone, First I want to say thankyou to everyone on this forum that has been affected by this disease, whether they are a Pal, afamily member, or friend. Your strength makes you all gods amongst mere men. 2nd, if after reading my post, if you feel I shouldnt be here than tell me to...

Hi people :) I'm new here and first of all I want to apologize in advance for my bad english but I wanted to share my story with you guys and ask for advice... I'm a 27 years old man in relatively good shape (or used to) but in the beginning of May I had a sudden fatigue and a fever with night...