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  1. Orestis

    Apologies in advance for posting again

    I apologise in advance. I promise that will be my last time. The last couple of days, both my arms /neck / chest and shoulders are in such pain and I get muscle twitching from time to time thorough out the day. Especially, my shoulders and arms feel both weak, in pain and I also feel pin and...
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    Very scared of my symptoms!

    Hi there, This is my story. I am a 34 years old male. I used to go to the gym 4 days per week and I was feeling great. There was some Covid19 cases and the gym had to close for 2 weeks. in addition,2 very stressful events happened in my life at the same time 2 weeks ago. so the last 2...
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    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    Thank you for your response! It seems that I am typical case of health anxiety and I will seek for the appropriate treatment. However, this experience gave me the chance to research a lot about ALS and I promised to myself that no matter what I will keep donating on a frequent basis for ALS...
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    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    An update: Another clean EMG today - 2 arms/ shoulders and 2 legs checked today. I asked the neurologist to check throat / neck / tongue muscles but he refused saying that an EMG of both arms and legs is more then enough and I should stop thinking about ALS. last question from my side: 1)...
  5. Orestis

    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    An update: the shortness of breath comes and goes which indicates that probably is psychological driven (OCD) however, I feel weakness now in both my biceps and arms. Last week’s EMG test which tested both legs and arms came back clean. I have an appointment with another neurologist tomorrow...
  6. Orestis

    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    Thank you so much! Really appreciate your response!
  7. Orestis

    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    Hi everyone! An update: Yesterday I did another pulmonary test. This test included spirometry- diffusion capacity and measurement of respiratory muscles. All tests came back normal! when I left from his place - I felt well.No shortness of breath. however,after 3hrs of sleeping I saw a dream...
  8. Orestis

    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    Thank you! I will do another EMG next week with another neurologist to get second opinion. Is there any test to check diaphragm's strength?
  9. Orestis

    Shortness of breath!! Respiratory onset?

    Hi everyone, Hope you all doing well and staying safe! I am 33 years old male, living in London. Over the last 2 months I developed constant shortness of breath. I did 1 spirometry and 1 EMG that came back clean. The neurologist ruled out ALS but I need a second opinion. However, shortness...
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