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    ALS Concerns

    Thanks for the replies. Bestfriend, I'm not pecking through the forum I did a google keyword search awhile ago; it brought that thread up and I bookmarked it and several others for reference. I absolutely am not looking for reasons to have ALS; just hoping for some piece-of-mind. I completely...
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    ALS Concerns

    Yes it’s true that all I have is progressive twitching since my first thumb twitch In January, and that based on the reading I’ve done I’d not expect much suspicion of ALS from that alone. However, when I read links like this from the board where several members started with exactly the same...
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    ALS Concerns

    Referral: My GP asked if I wanted to see a neurologist if I was staying longer in Syracuse, but a week wasn't enough time to book an appointment with a VA neuro and I'm back in Bangkok for now. But then in her next email she said: "I agree that you do not need to see a neurologist at this...
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    ALS Concerns

    Clearwater AL, I posted again specifically because my clean lab tests rule out Thyroid gland dysfunction, electrolyte abnormalities, and nutritional/vitamin deficiencies according to my doctor. My doctor has also NOT ruled out ALS at this time. If my post hasn't met your criteria I apologize.
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    ALS Concerns

    Thanks all for replying. I saw a GP last week who seems quite thorough. She noted my sequence of events, did a basic muscle check and ordered lab tests for blood and urine. She didn't rule out anything at this point including ALS, but had me stop taking statins for cholesterol in case they...
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    ALS Concerns

    I have a concern about weakness... I can still do push-ups although left elbow is sore and pops for some reason now, but what really concerns me is that I can’t Flex and hold my right bicep without shaking, and the left I can handle with no problem. This frightens me, is it typical? I have no...
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    ALS Concerns

    Thanks for the replies. Other than my slip the other night, I’m caffeine free. I also didn’t refill prescriptions for the antidepressants so I’m not on those any more and don’t plan to be again. I agree with Laurie, these are last resort meds for me for if/when anxiety is overwhelming. I’m...
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    ALS Concerns

    So I'm back with a few more questions: I've been experiencing jerking motions while falling asleep this past week. It can be my shoulder, leg or even my head that jerks. It only happens while I'm trying to sleep. Is this common here? I've never heard about this in relation to ALS? Caffeine...
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    ALS Concerns

    My thumb or fingers don’t twitch long or often enough for me to test whether I can control them or not, but bicep, forearm or tricep twitches seem a bit longer and more consistent. They’ happen often so it’s easier to test them. None of those muscles twitch while I’m flexing them or during...
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    ALS Concerns

    I agree 100%, no one has said anything points to ALS that I've consulted with. On the other hand, neither of these neurologists looked at me physically, other than the one to observe my tricep twitch. I got the feeling that a physical examination was not covered in the basic consultation...
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