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Would high iron levels point towards ALS?

Hi guys, Previous thread below: https://www.alsforums.com/community/threads/thigh-twitching.52176/ @ShiftKicker asked me not to post until I had an update from the doctor. I managed to get my bloods taken and the receptionist advised that my iron levels are high and I’ve to go back in 6...

I appologise if I have offended anyone. Also didn’t mean hip/thigh onset I was meaning can als symptoms start in the thigh as described. Again I apologise. I wouldn’t normally post on a forum but when panicking about symptoms this was the only place I thought I could get advice until I get a...

Thanks for your reply @ShiftKicker I have developed a tightness/ strange feeling in the twitching thigh that feels similar to what I would describe as a ‘dead leg’. I understand this could be perceived weakness as this has been worrying me for a couple of weeks now. I can still perform tasks...

Thanks @ShiftKicker i have read the above link and scheduled an appointment with my GP however I have been advised it will only be a telephone appointment which is frustrating. The twitch in my thigh stops when I begin to move it or walk etc then returns when I am resting. I have read in the...

Looking for advice, I have developed a constant twitch in my right thigh above my knee. It’s been here around 5 days and occurs at rest. I tend to get twitches around the body but never in the one place like this. I haven’t noticed any weakness and can still perform exercises as normal...

Just following up here, spoke to my GP who thinks it is shoulder impingement due the pain only when abducting and will monitor the next 3 months. Would a full range of motion and the presence of pain point away from ALS onset in the shoulder?

Thanks Laurie, if it was early onset ALS would a feeling of pain or tightness when making the movement be a symptom or would this point away from ALS?

Good evening I’m sorry to trouble this forum for some advice but I am very anxious about the symptoms I am experiencing. Over the last month, my right tricep/ shoulder has felt tight/ awkward or weaker than normal when performing abduction movements. I have read the ‘please read’ and I...