Recent content by larryz

Thanks everyone for your input. I didn't mention that I also have weakness in my left arm--can't hold a phone in one position for very long and have to change arms, My left hand also has a tingly numb feeling come and goes but is mostly there now.--larryz

Hi folks-- I'd like to hear from some of you about the following. I have been diagnosed about 2 years with pls. I began noticing the symptoms about 10-12 years ago-- in my legs and feet. They were contracting or spasming and were annoying-- my feet, when I started walking after any period of...

I'm 62 and have been diagnosed with PLS for about 18 months. Progressive symptoms for about 10 years. How do I sort out whether some symptoms are due to PLS or are from other factors. For example, the ortho guy tells me I have arthritis in my lower spine. I know this pain and it is different...

leg cramps Kenny-- I get occasional leg cramps and try to just walk through them, although increasingly my legs just get tired--even just walking up stairs. I've been diagnosed with PLS for a year and a half but have had symptoms for the last 10 years they are now getting worse; I'm 63 but...

thanks Grampal-- I'm not sure what you mean by "you have to be here". Could you explain?--I'll check out the web site you suggested-larryz

I am also new to the forum. I was diagnosed over a year ago after having symptoms for 10+ years with many misdiagnoses. My symtoms started in the legs and have progressed very slowly. I have constant drawing in my legs--somewhat releived by baclofen. My left arm has now begun to show weakness...