Recent content by jonmdavidson

Mediasmart, I've noticed over this past week that if I hold something like a pen in my hand, my thumb or another finger (depending on which one is supporting it) will start to tremor violently. The other hand is affected but to a lesser degree. Does ALS cause tremor like this or is it...

Thank you for your replies. I guess I just need to chill out and take a wait-and-see attitude. I have a neuro appointment scheduled for May. I did forget to mention that I had a gastro-intestinal issue in Dec/Jan/Feb of this year that caused me to lose 20 pounds in 40 days. I'm 6.2" and 176...

All, I am a 31 year old male. I have been having generalized muscle shaking and fasciculations for over a week now. My muscles shake severely when holding any position that causes strain such as walking down stairs or holding a fork to eat (bicep bounces). If I hop from one leg to the other...