Recent content by Zuki2020

Hi Affected, I took your advice and asked the doctor, he suggested tests which I had done, the emg picked up 1 fasciculation during the exam in the area of concern, I will attach, could someone please let me know your perspective. The neuro said it was normal and I'mnot disputing it just...

Thank you Nikki, think I will ask for another test to put my mind at ease as it was 9 months ago and my problem then was on the right side and not the left thumb.

Thank you Laurie and affected for getting back to me. If I can ask with the genetic form of als does it affected family members at the same age and start in the same place? Also as mentioned I had an EMG 9 mths ago could and would things change that quickly? I am looking at getting assistance...

Hello All, I have been having strange muscle twitches between my thumb and pointer finger, it keeps me up at night. I can feel the muscle tighten just before it twitches, does this sound like anything concerning like ALS. It also twitches in my palm, this all happens on my left hand. I asked...

I saw my neurologist 4 weeks ago said I didn't have ALS, he did strength tests and reflex tests, no nerve testing, although I didn't have these muscle twitches either I only had muscle pain although this time no pain at all. After our conversation today he will conduct a nerve test, hopefully...

Does anything I have outlined sound alarming to you? The neurologist is going to take 3 months to get into, unless there is a cancellation somewhere along the line. I will be a mess by then. ALS doesn't run in our family although I am quite concerned, I have a 10 year son and being a single...

I saw my doctor who recommended that I see a neurologist to elevate my panic. Do you see anything that I should be concerned about with regards to ALS? I'm starting to get really concerned about your post mentioning that I should see a neurologist.

I have a quick question and hope someone will reply. My right elbow for the last 3 weeks has had constant twitches and I'm starting to get really concerned. The muscles twitches happen are also up the back for my arm. Would like to know if you think this could be ALS. I have read that muscle...

Thank you Laurie for your reply, I did go an see my primary care physician and they have referred me to a neurologist which I probably wont be able to get in until April, the doctor also took bloods and still waiting for the results., which has now really scared me. I told them about mums...

Hi and thank you for reading my post. Our mother was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 amd passed away in October 2020 she was 72 and has 2 sisters who are all health. My question is should we ne at all worried about ALS running in the family? Mums neurologist said that her ALS was sporadic as both...

Hello, firstly thank you for reading my post. I will outline my symptoms, it all started September 2020 my right shoulder started hurting then my arm, forearm, wrist and then my thumb, index finger and palm of hand. I don't believe I have any muscle weakness it does hurt to lift things. My arm...