Recent content by Mel35

Hi everyone. I wanted to introduce myself to the forum.. My name is Melissa. I posted a couple months back, or so, in a different section asking "Is This ALS?". Unfortunately for me, my symptoms are progressing in my right limb, and now have noticeable fatigue in my neck and upper back. Typing...

My dad had ALS, his first cousin had it, & two other relatives on my dads side had it (I am trying to establish the exact connection.. I only have a letter from my dads aunt, with names of who died from ALS). My neuro dr's are indicating the genetic testing to be done as next steps.

EMG upcoming Hello... I'm having a huge mixture of feelings; about a possible diagnosis of ALS (actually it'd be FALS). I originally posted on here with numerous symptoms I felt I was having (some bouts of numbness right arm, etc); but I really think I was over-reacting to every single...

It's been a little time since I first posted, and my concern has remained. I probably over-reacted with my symptoms; because the pain I was having in my back/buttocks pain went away after one day. The condition of my right hand is a constant, I have two fingers that are weak and have been...

Hello, I'm a 35 yr old female. My dad was diagnosed with ALS when he was 33 - and he passed away at 36. My dad had a cousin who also died of ALS, but I know nothing beyond that. I've recently seen a neurologist, due to being referred to one by an Ortho doc, after some strange symptoms. I'm...