Recent content by salsajas1

Wow....God bless

Sorry that my medical conditions are a point for your criticism. I'm a fairly intelligent person who has had string symptoms that according to Google and other sites who evaluate symptoms pointed to ALS. I'm just tired if people saying it's anxiety it almost feels dismivise of pain, fatigue...

Thank you this helps alot.......they never TESTED face or neck but did test both arms and legs. God bless.

The reason I keep asking about ALS is three fold do I suffer from anxiety because of undiagnosed medical condition sure I think anyone would after 6+ years of pain and symptoms affecting quality of life. 1st I had a form member tell me he started with systoms just like me. 2nd The VA neurology...

07-19-2015 02:25 PM - original post unanswered? I'm scared I have ALS....Symptoms stated 1 year ago headaches, fatigue, and vision changes. In February I got bad left heel pain and knee pain. In April I began with joint pain in fingers, wrists, elbows on both hands....now past three weeks itchy...

Mike I have appointment next week with primary care but honestly with what you've seen and experienced this sounds nothing like ALS right... I'm just scared I've been through so much please be specific I could use some peace right now...This has been a difficult journey trying to figure this...

I'll try not to post post anymore but my anxiety is at all time high...just left hospital after spending two days...with chest tightness and mild shortness of breath. They thought heart related did cath nothing.. I have also noticed slight muscle twitching on right calf, right hamstring and...

Mike what you mean by questions you put problem?

Oh yeah and white card they give you at VA to supposedly use if appointments take longer than 30 days is nonsense, they have to be pre-approved and they get around that by saying they have clinic and emergency room. So white card is useless....

Sorry neurologist did emg in November said looked good other than slight abnormalities in my lower foot towards toes....

I am 65 % due to hearing loss and amputation of left pinky...I tried getting insurance through healthcare.gov was denied due to medical coverage through VA. I appealed and was denied again for same reasons. I run a catering business so only other Avenue is private but too costly, they wanted...

Yes saw neurologist she did email on legs and arms, did mri w/wo contrast, and battery of tests. Unfortunately I lost my insurance because I am partially disabled through VA so I don't even qualify for obamacare. I'm stressed because now I have to wait for months to see doctors at VA hospital...

These are new symptoms along with brain fog, and slight confusion.....

3 years ago I started with bad headaches, vision problems, and my legs would twitch every now and then. Then a couple of months later my joints began to hurt in both my hands......I noticed every now and then i would skip a breath and would take deep breath to compensate. Now my muscles on...

Mike don't be upset with me I'm just scared I'm just scared.