Its strange that you posted this because I am in a similar position ( no family history).
2 years ago I experienced a series of symptoms. Initially I did not know what it was but thru testing I began to fear ALS. The more I researched ALS the more convinced I was that I had it.
After going...
Hello
I have read your post and am so sorry for your diagnosis!
I hope you Are getting all that you need
I was wondering if you had symptom, strange feelings or sensations prior to your foot drop.
I have been having strange sensations on my right leg and arm, no pain just feel like hollow...
I know this subject has been covered but in reviewing prior posts, I do not have the answer.
Assuming a compitant experienced doctor doing the EMG on new equipment:
1. If you get a clean result on your right leg, can it turn negative in a few weeks?
2. If symtpms first presented in right...
Well I just wanted to let all of you who have been a blessing to me know where I am.
I went to my Neuro who confirmed that all was fine and that I had the beginnings of carpal in my left wrist but nothing to worry about.
I asked her why they did not do any testing on my right arm, she...
I have been thinking about this as usual trying to plan a strategy for my discussion with the Neuro tomorrow.
I am pretty sure she will say that the results are very encouraging and that things look great, lets follow-up in X number of months and to please come in if my Sx change.
To that I...
yes I am taking Xanax but it does not seem to help.
I now have had shakes when I type on the key board and lift my fingers they shake.
that too may be stress.
I know what you are saying I am fighting with this same issue.
Do I ignore the symptoms? for example I woke this morning with my whole body numb, my arms feeling weak, my voice is noticeably hoarse and when i lift my finger from the keyboard it shakes.
So I should just try to forget these...
Well the waiting for my EMG test was hell.
I had painted a picture in my mind that resulted in an ALS diagnosis. I was shaking while waiting in the doctors office.
The test began with an ECV, this is a very uncomfortable procedure lots of jumping. The test was done on my right leg and my...
It seems that for many, the first sign of PBP is slurring.
Is there any feelings or symptoms prior to slurring.
I have recently started to feel that my tongue does not belong in my mouth!