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Hi everyone, I know photos are a big no-no, but I do have a new line in my thenar muscle in my left hand. I will post the hand relaxed and flexed. Has anyone else seen this? It is definitely new (one of the perks of body obsession). I am not noticing any weakness in the muscle. Does this look...

Hi there, in my original post I mentioned the atrophy in my leg as one of the main symptoms. I now have another, forming in the same leg, in a different place, but no noticeable weakness. I will check with a doctor. Thank you for responding.

Thanks again - on my left calf, I have a new indent, just started in the back of my leg. If there is no weakness, should I be concerned?

Is it possible for someone with ALS to be able to do movements like push ups/weight lifting, but tasks like holding my arm up to brush my teeth and holding my phone becomes difficult? I guess I am just not sure if when the neurons are destroyed, is it a full muscle, like the entire bicep or...

Hi Laurie, thanks for your response. An orthopedic surgeon did confirm atrophy but did not know why only there, his best guess was a pinched nerve. Despite my efforts to rebuild the muscle, it does not come back. I don't think it's ulnar neuropathy, because it radiates from the shoulder, not...

Hi there, long time lurker, first-time poster. I am writing because I have symptoms that I feel can't be ignored anymore. I will list them as succinctly as possible: 1. My right arm from my shoulder down to the fingers feels weaker, my grip is weaker. I can still do things like push-ups, and...