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Hi I was wondering if anybody on here could help me. My name is Gerald, I am a 19 year old Caucasian male. I am concerned that I might have ALS or some sort of other motor neuron disease or neurological disorder. Back in August, a twitch developed in my face where just below my left eye almost...

Hello dear people, First and foremost I have to say that I have utmost respect for everyone who replies to the posts of us health worriers - this forum has helped me immensely when looking for information about this terrible illness. My story is this, I am 28 years old male, I have got a PhD...

Hello I am looking for some guidance and help for my husband right now. We are in the process of trying to get a diagnosis or at least pointed in the right direction. About 5 weeks ago he began to feel some pain in his shins on both legs, the right side felt a little more tender to touch mid...

Hi all, I just wanted to share a recent journey about my ALS scare and how the best thing to do is seek out a medical professional right away if your concerned. I feel like my story will resonate with others here lurking on this forum. Unfortunately, a 40-something neighbor of mine was...

Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for all the people who have faced this terrible illness but are still finding time to respond to all the health anxiety threads. This forum has helped me immensely. I have a HA, usually cancer fears, a bunch of weirdest symptoms, visited like hundred...

Hi guys, I’m really new to this thread and have read all the information before posting this. I’m really scared at the moment. A few days ago I noticed a sudden weakness in my left leg. This wasn’t gradual and as I say, very sudden. I can still walk properly, walk on my tip toes and I don’t...

Sorry to open a new thread, but nothing else seems to help. I know you told me to go to a doctor, but I physically have not had the time, and I'm going to another country for a few weeks soon. I still get back pain and my back is very sore. The muscles of my neck and shoulders also feel sore...

On May 5, 2017 my right thumb began to twitch. It was after playing WAY too many hours of video games, but I googled "thumb twitch" and came across als. Big mistake. I've had anxiety disorder since I was 14, so that tipped me over the edge. During that time I also suffered from a severe burning...

25 yr old male. Had visit with dr about left pec twitch. Looked up ALS before I went a dgot scared. She said I didn’t have it but since then I’ve had daily Fasciculations. Mostly in right calf. I feel weakness I think but can’t tell if it’s clinical or perceived. Weird hot cold sensations in...

Hi I am new to this forum and I have had an interesting 2018. I am a father of 4 girls under 10 and am 36 years old. I will premise this by explaining that I had torn tendons in my right ankle for the first 6 months this year and just in August had surgery to repair them and currently in a moon...