Recent content by DaveHutch

Hi Blackeye. Thank you so much for such a thorough and passionate response. I’m sorry to have upset you and can only imagine the hardship you and your partner have faced of late. I in now way mean to chase a diagnosis or cause distress to those who have been diagnosed. As I’m sure you will...

Thanks for the responses and information. The fasciculations are really bad and are now particularly in my hands where there is visible atrophy and weakness. My Bowels are completely shut off, I read that this can be an early symptom of ALS but it seems that this isn’t the experience of those...

Thanks for taking the time to respond Laurie. The hand atrophy is apparent and has even been noted by a friend. The twitching of fingers and fadciculations is a real worry but the left hand isn’t weak at present. Is this different to an ALS presentation? I’ve also read that sphincter dysfunction...

Hi all, I have read the sticky posts and understand my presentation may be somewhat atypical for als, however, as the situation develops I am becoming increasingly concerned. last month I became unwell with migraines, nausea, constipation and burning, tingling and prickling sensations in my...