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I went through a bout of strange symptoms nearly a year ago and I thought I had ALS. As it turns out, I was wrong. One of my main concerns was hand stiffness. I was seen by 4 different neurologists, two of whom were regular neurologists and two of whom were neuromuscular disease specialists...

Dr. Harati reviewed my medical records and my EMG results. His assistant did most of the exam, but he did spend about 15 minutes with me. He told me he agrees with Dr. Le, that I have only Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and not to let my symptoms worry me. So, I'm pretty happy for now. He told me...

I have an appointment with Dr. Harati at the Baylor College of Medicine today. He is one of two neuromuscular disease specialists there. I really want him to tell me I'm crazy or that all I have is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the problems I'm having in my feet are totally unrelated to the...

Billy, I am so happy for you and your son that you do not have ALS. I hope the docs find what is wrong with you soon so you can put you mind at ease. Merry Christmas. Jon

swmn, Yes, I was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis at the Podiatrists office. It really hurts, especially along my arches. The second neuro that I saw told me I have a funny gait. He said I walk like a duck and that can lead to things like fallen arches (I walk about 25-30 miles a week)...

Hi all: I had an EMG today and I wonder why no one mentioned that I would be stabbed with a needle about 30 times... :cry: My EMG was on both hands as this is where I am experiencing stiffness. I was having tingling (pins and needles) at night in both hands and even some minor cramping, and...

Hey Al, were the flat feet caused by ALS or have you always had flat feet? I ask because the Neuro that I saw sent me to a Podiatrist that immediately noticed how flat my feet are. I never really had a high arch in my feet, but he said the arch in my right foot nearly touches the floor. I...

Crystal, that is such great news, thank you so much. CJ, thank you for the information. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jon

Ah, something I forgot to ask: My wrists and hands crack like crazy now, but mainly in the morning or after long periods of inactivity. Is that common in ALS cases or could that be something else?