I know many people have self-diagnosed themselves due to googling twitching.
I'd be curious for people who have a diagnosis, what was the symptom that made you originally go to the doctor?
Here s the pic that CB1977 referenced:
http://de.myalbum.com/Album=QOVBCBP4
My right hand looks like that too and I don't have any symptoms in that hand. I don't think that's what is considered a dent.
My twitching started around June last year in the left side of my hand and left calf. Since then it's basically spread everywhere. Under sides of my left knee are a popular spot now.
Other than that the only other changes are:
My left index finger feels slightly awkward. I wouldn't say it...
Hello everyone,
It's been awhile since I posted. Quick refresher, my last neurologist appointment was in November, clean EMG again. I've been having fasisculations for about a year.
Lately I've had a couple new symptoms. The twitching was first in my left calves and the pinkie side of my...
Thanks all for the replies.
I guess what I'm worried about is that my doctor has suspected something worse all along and was just sort of leading me to believe it was something minor like a pinched nerve.
We shall see I guess. I know age is on my side (26).
best wishes,
Nathan
First off - I don't really get the whole PNS joke :razz:
Secondly - maybe you guys can help clarify something. The nuerologist last time said that I have a ulnar nerve entrapment. This time she is calling it nueropathy and wants to test for ck levels in blood and then to another EMG. Last...
Hello everyone,
I haven't posted in awhile. Still been doing about the same. Fasics in my left calf muscle. Lately I've been getting a buzzing feeling in the tip of my tongue. When i look at it in the mirror it doesn't appear to be moving at all. Also my left arm and leg, especially the...
Al - thanks for your response.
No, those pictures aren't reversed. I took them using the PhotoBooth application on a macintosh, they appear reversed from a normal picture.
Hey all,
I've been noticing that my left thumb has the 'dented' look that I've heard other people talk about. I've uploaded a picture of each hand, it would be great for any insights. Thanks!
Left Hand - atrophy?
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Right Hand - normal
Right Hand | Flickr -...