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Re: Dizziness flyingasegles and wheeler641, Yes I researched this and this would be a light headed type of dizzy and is common with low blood sugar and high CO2 low Oxegyn. You can feel this in your entire body. Srikeout, This is more like what I experience. A motion type dizziness that...

Re: Dizziness Thanks for the replies. Its not a low blood pressure type of dizzy from standing up (I call that a head rush) and not a light headed feeling. This was full on spinng type of deal and happened to me while driving. It was very brief and it occured twice on the road within a 30...

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced dizziness as a symptom. Not as a result of meds or treatments but a true out of the blue symptom.

Has anyone experienced dizzy spells that last only a few seconds? I have had small unsteady feelings hear and there since this all started but the other day I had two strong sensations while driving and that night when I laid down in bed the room started spinning and I had to sit up and open my...

Allen, The only thing I remember noticing was occasionally triping going upstairs, on carpet and differnces in sidewalks and road surfaces. I never had a hollow feeling just a weakness in not being able to lift my foot up ( tap my foot) or even lift my toes off the ground. My right side was...

Hi There, I have a diagnosis of MMN with suspect ALS. Just got it 9/9/09. I was wondering how many of you with ALS where first diagnosed with MMN, CIDP, GBS or somthing else before ALS and how long between the two?

Mike, I like they way you think! Greg

Glen you are too funny. I admire your attitude. I will be getting a new doc when I go for a follow up. I will be seeing a specialist from here on out. I exercise every day and stretch too. I have not cramped up as much lately. Partly because I stretch during the day but I have also started...

Lynn, I am deeply sorry about your husband. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Yes I have been tested for lyme, MS, diabetes, HIV, cancer etc.etc.etc. all the usual suspects and all came up negative. I guess thats why they are calling it neuropathy. This seems to be a general...

Yes I thought the same thing myself. It does apear to be a typo as everything else states bilaterall peroneal neuropathy. I will make sure to clear it up for the next appiontment as there wer other mistakes in my history to clear up as well. This guy was just in a big rush to get me in and out...

Hi All, Thanks for your concern and advice. Wright and awieleba, I had the exact terminology wrong. This is what the Neuro stated: "Physical findings conform to a pattern of bilatteral cranial neuropathies. This diagnosis seems to be confirmed by EMG nerve conduction testing which shows...

Laurel and Wright, Thanks for the input. I have pressed my neuro but he says he does not want to treat until he determines a cause. I have tested negative for everything so far that would be a common cause so he said the only way to pinpiont is to wait and see if any other symptoms /...

Big Mike, Yes thats exactly what I meant. My walking ability has improved some the past couple of weeks but I still have weaknes and foot drop in both legs. I still cannot get on my heels or lift my feet off the floor when standing up straight. My symptoms have never gone away completely just...

Thanks Glenn. Keep kickin that butt!

Foot drop Thanks for the response guys. I really appreciate your help. Just so you have a little reference I just turned 42 wife and 3 girls from 6 to 16. I am 6 foot 170 pounds and was very active. I am a surfer, I ski, work out every day. 7 months ago I was running sprints on our football...