Recent content by bigpiz

I've been thanking those very helpful members that have helped contribute to my threads. I really appreciate your insights, Skipper. You have been helpful. You, Tilly, and Nikki all contributed to lessening my anxiety to a degree where I am actually able to function. Your helpfulness is...

Thank you. I actually smiled at that, which I needed. I will be visiting a neurologist a week from today. I was not recommended to once for my symptoms, but my PCP thought it would be a good idea nonetheless to provide me with a much needed piece of mind. Until then, I'll keep my symptom...

I am by NO means an expert. In fact, I'm currently in your shoes - despite people on this board suggesting the opposite, I'm terrified I have ALS given my symptoms. However, I still think I can shed some light on your question. Hopefully this will save some of the PALS some effort from...

Tillie, Just wanted to thank you for your responses and knowledge on here. I lurk daily, and you have responded to some of my threads. Just thought you should know that all of us coming to this site with extreme concerns trult appreciate your (and all members') input regardless of it we...

Forgot to mention that I have no cramping or anything whatsoever. No stiffness or anything. Fasciculations are far to weak for that.

Thank you for your reply, Acronyc. My twitches aren't big by any means, just tiny little flickers and indents. Some I can feel, others I can't. Just very scary nonetheless. I had wished my electrolytes would be off, as that would answer my questions concerning 'why.' Tons of perceived...

Just wanted to post a (likely final) update on my symptoms/concerns. Hopefully this thread can serve as a reference point for people with anxiety. Also, let it be known I'm posting this from my phone, so I apologize for any grammar errors or such. Today marks 3 full weeks of fascs in my lower...

I think I should clarify something quickly also - These small twitches and fasciculations began almost all at once, in both legs. Wasn't localized at all. "Most" were in the left calf, but even the ones in my quads were all over the place and I am getting them in my butt. Occasional ones in...

Thank you for your reply. I'll refrain from posting, unless it's simply to ask for clarification in this thread or to thank someone who posts for their time. Part of me is torn between the far too odd coincidence of everything (pessimist) and the randomness of my symptoms (realist) and the...

Twitches continuing. Day four. Nonstop in legs. Having some twitching in feet and hands, but essentially in my legs.

Here's a thread I posted earlier this month. Symptoms arose and I obviously thought worst case scenario. I have an appointment scheduled with my PCP for the 30th. https://www.alsforums.com/forum/do-i-have-als-als/27563-symptom-concerns.html I have read the stickies. That, coupled with my...

Thanks a ton for all your help! My legs have been twitching NONSTOP the past two days. I've taken my multivitamin, had plenty of water, and ate well. I understand with ALS there are no "absolutes" and there is a pretty substantial variance in how symptoms present. But, is it common to have...

It's also frightening as my leg feels much weaker as I walk.

Got it. Just having an extremely tough time flexing my left calf. Feels much softer than the right, but still doing calf raises. This has all been mentally exhausting and extremely scary.

Just wanted to say thank you for your comments in my thread. The reassurance was nice. I posted a few more symptoms that arrose today, then had it closed per my suggestion. If you have a minute (and I know you get these requests frequently) check it out and maybe you could give feedback. I...