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This does not sound like ALS at all, rather a combination of GERD and anxiety, the latter enhancing the symptoms of the first.

Rheumathoid Athritis and Sjogrens can give neurological manifestations, and have positive RF. Lupus, MS, Neuropathies, Hyper- and hypothyroid, autoimmune diseases, can all have elevated or positive RF. There are also a lot of other issues; bacterial infections, certain viruses, even...

As previous posters have said, see a neurologist specialised in MND and neuromuscular disorders. You should also see to that you get copies of your husbands EMG reports. That way when referred you could get some indications from the specialist, even though he/she will most likely repeat the...

I have already answered you in your previous thread, but I am going to reply once more. I do understand Luke, that you want to get diagnosed and know what your medical issues stem from. But this is a forum for motor neuron disorders (ALS, PLS, PMA etc), not a forum for other neurological...

ALS does not start generally start with body-wide twitching, it starts localized and progresses. At your age chances are at an absolute minimum to get ALS. Check your fluid intake, and calm down. Anxiety heightens existing symptoms and can also cause both twitching and fatigue. This does not...

Have you had issues with your inner ear and/or vestibular nerve ruled out? Both these issues are treatable and has nothing to do with MND. If you are cleared by a neurologist, there is a strong possibility that what you feel as 10-20% slower on one side is perceived. Is the weakness of one...

You need to understand what anxiety can do to your body. Feeling weak, shaky, dizzy, having twitches, feeeling like you are on a physical decline, is all part of anxiety, and it will only get worse if you spend your time on forums like this one. You are flushing your body with cortisol with...

At this point you should visit a MND-specialized neurologist, it is important to remember that MND is a speciality within the speciality, i.e many neurologists are not familiar with MND to the point where they can identify mimics of it. An abnormal NCS usually points away from ALS. The lack of...

I would suggest; Full bloodwork for vitamin deficiencies, thyroid and magnesium/kalium. Thyroid issues comes to mind, due to the sudden weight gain. If it comes out without answers, refererral to an endocrinologist and also a metabolic/autoimmune in-depth panel. You also need to consider...

Has he been checked for CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and/or endocrine diseases? EKG? Doppler? The later to check for circulatory problems. (Related to the fainting) Bloodwork for vitamin defieciencys? Head and neck MRI? This to me does not sound like ALS at all, but clearly, there is...