Recent content by Sammy D

Has anyone had to do bloodwork for multiple myeloma?

Yes! I have to go back for my MRI and EMG because of localized muscle atrophy. The medicine is supposed to help with the severe spasm and contractions I have. I have had so much pain and it is helping. I am so blessed, I may go on to find things but RIGHT now I am being helped and so...

I have posts in could this be ALS. I went to the neuro today and they put me on Carbidopa/Levodopa for dystonia. I am going back soon for an MRI. I have to let them know if the med help me. I really hope it does and that the muscle loss in other places is just secondary to something else...

I know that I have had bulbar symptoms for awhile....my dentist actually noticed it before my doc. (This has NOT been confirmed by my Neurologist, I will see them on March 4th) My smile has been funky for awhile, I cough at night because of a throat tickle, and recently I am having a hard time...

My hands are much worse but my back is killing me and shoulders...the swelling in my legs is insane, one pic is in the morning and the other 2/3rds into my day. I can walk, and do most things, albeit with a lot of rest afterwards. My appointment isn't until the fourth and I just need to talk...

Thank you for responding. I am fortunate enough to go to UNC neurology... it just seems like everything decided to go full force after I started ceiling renovations. It was really physical. I have so many things but right now I am worried because my ankle is hard to walk on with atrophy near...

I really need to talk about my situation with people who understand. 8 years ago I developed severe fatigue and muscle spasms. I ended up seeing a neuro because docs found UMN abnormalities. My EMG was abnormal. They did everything to help me, brain and full spine MRI, Spinal Tap, Toxin...