Yes she notes the mild thenar atrophy, has seen my fasciculations, and has comments on my brisk reflexes yet still no progress towards a neurologist.... I know there are hundreds of other diseases but not many have this combination of symptoms, I don't know if any others do
update, not good
Yesterday was my weekly check up from primary doctor, which she has been doing since all my symptoms started, and it didn't go to plan. Within a week, she has noticed significant atrophy in my left thigh and leg. She was very surprised by how quick this had progressed. she also...
Thats the thing, I didnt worry about the feeling of weakness until my doctor commented on the actual weakness in my toes, which he thibks is causing the limp.
At 18 years old, with no previous family history, I realise that the likelihood of me having ALS is extremely low. Yet over the past 4 weeks, the progression of symptoms that I am experiencing is undeniable and frankly terrifying. It all started with a general fatigue that began on the 28th of...
18 years old
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