Hi everyone. I wanted to introduce myself to the forum.. My name is Melissa. I posted a couple months back, or so, in a different section asking "Is This ALS?". Unfortunately for me, my symptoms are progressing in my right limb, and now have noticeable fatigue in my neck and upper back. Typing...
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My dad had ALS, his first cousin had it, & two other relatives on my dads side had it (I am trying to establish the exact connection.. I only have a letter from my dads aunt, with names of who died from ALS). My neuro dr's are indicating the genetic testing to be done as next steps.
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Hello... I'm having a huge mixture of feelings; about a possible diagnosis of ALS (actually it'd be FALS). I originally posted on here with numerous symptoms I felt I was having (some bouts of numbness right arm, etc); but I really think I was over-reacting to every single...
It's been a little time since I first posted, and my concern has remained. I probably over-reacted with my symptoms; because the pain I was having in my back/buttocks pain went away after one day. The condition of my right hand is a constant, I have two fingers that are weak and have been...
Hello, I'm a 35 yr old female. My dad was diagnosed with ALS when he was 33 - and he passed away at 36. My dad had a cousin who also died of ALS, but I know nothing beyond that.
I've recently seen a neurologist, due to being referred to one by an Ortho doc, after some strange symptoms. I'm...
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