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    Use of Anti depressants

    Many thanks for your prompt and pertinent reply. We have ruled out most of the other possible causes and await a blood test for MG and a remote second opinion from a specialist in London. In fact I am actually living in SE Asia where I must say facilities at the better hospitals are excellent...
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    Use of Anti depressants

    Could anyone comment on how wide is the use of antidepressants and if so which ones and in what doses. How affective are they. I am having great difficulty dealing with still the early stages of muscle wasting having been a keen sportsman this is an unbelievable experience watching my body waste...
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    How to find the silver lining

    Being rather early on in the process of having some sort of muscle wasting disease and already losing strength and ability to do what I have always taken for granted such as golf and other sports and the more recent hand dexterity challenges and then there is the swallowing sensations I have...
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    Insulin Like GF1 High

    Does anyone have any experience or remarks about an elevated IGF1 level and its implication for having ALS. I could see that research was conducted back in 2010 and published in the European Medical Journal with findings that showed ALS patients had above average IGF1 levels vs the benchmark...
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    ALS Early onset?

    Many thanks for the suggestion. I did an ALT as part of a LFT three weeks ago and it was at 38 U/L. so just in the so called normal range. I am curious though that you refer to v low levels of ALT causing such symptoms. I could not see anything online that refers to this or did I misunderstand...
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    ALS Early onset?

    Any thanks for this link. Very helpful. Kindest regards Siam
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    ALS Early onset?

    Thanks Olly for your reply. I am awaiting results of a carcinoid tumor test (family history rules it in as a risk) much appreciated comments. Kindest regards Siam
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    ALS Early onset?

    Thanks Carlos For your comments. I was recommended to repost it under this more relevant thread. Kind regards
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    ALS Early onset?

    Dear all symptoms to share if I may please. 3 months of lightheadedness and fatigue. Weightloss of 6 kg in the last 2 months muscle mass all over and with it resultant weakness. Occasional numbness tingling sensation in hands feet and legs. A lump in the throat sensation and awareness of...
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    • als awareness brain diagnosis early emg family family history fatigue hearing info lump medical mri muscle onset symptoms tests weakness weight loss young
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    First Post

    Dear all symptoms to share if I may please. 3 months of lightheadedness and fatigue. Weightloss of 6 kg in the last 2 months muscle mass all over and with it resultant weakness. Occasional numbness tingling sensation in hands feet and legs. A lump in the throat sensation and awareness of...
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    • als awareness brain diagnosis emg family family history fatigue hearing info lump medical mri muscle symptoms tests weakness weight loss young
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