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    ALS Symptoms?

    Update Neurology Appointment 07/12 I was able to see a neurologist as planned. He did a standard neurology assessment on me. He did find that one of my legs were a little more brisk in my reflexes, but stated that sometimes people with similar builds as mine (I currently weight around 133lbs)...
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    ALS Symptoms?

    Thank you for the responses. While I agree that I am anxious about having ALS, I wouldn't say I need to "work on my anxiety." It's quite normal for someone experiencing symptoms for which they have no answer to be concerned. It does look like quite a few folks come here from what looks to be...
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    ALS Symptoms?

    The weakness in my arms and stomach went away the same day that I originally posted. That could have been anxiety due to the leg weakness I suppose. Not sure if that changes anything about what you or anyone is thinking this could be. I'm really hoping this isn't ALS. My HCP fast-tracked me into...
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    ALS Symptoms?

    Thank you for your reply, I will research the bilateral flail leg variant. I have lost 7 lbs in the past two weeks since this started. I’m a small guy to begin with so that part is noticeable. In re to clinical weakness, the PCP has me squeeze her hands and has me lift my legs while putting...
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    ALS Symptoms?

    Update I had a Dr’s visit today and she decided to schedule me for an EMG along with a lot of blood work. My symptoms in my legs have gotten more intense. She had me sit in a chair and lift one leg at a time straight out. Each time my quads started shaking very intensely immediately. They’re...
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    ALS Symptoms?

    Hi Nikki, Thank you for your reponse. Okay, I think I'm understanding a bit more. To clarify, take my example. Am I understanding correctly that it would be unlikely, then, to experience general weakness in the legs, then have that weakness progress to some sort of failure? Because that was my...
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    ALS Symptoms?

    Hi everyone, I've read through the "Read Before Posting" and still have a few questions and I'm hoping this is the correct place. I've also searched through about a dozen or so posts before posting here. Quick Symptoms Overview: Clinical Weakness--None as defined in the "Read Before...
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