Hi All,
After months and months of weird bothersome symptoms, 4 neuro appts, various other appts, I'm here to pick your brain a bit. I've also received very little family/friend support during this time and feel pretty alone and isolated at this point. I'm sort of at a breaking point so I've...
Hello All,
I first would like to say Happy New Year and thank you for allowing me to be part of this support group. My Uncle was diagnosed and passed away a few years ago from ALS. It's a difficult thing for family to go through.
Im 28 years old and started having hand weakness about 6 months...
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Hello,
2013 has been the worst year of my life, up until recently. My father passed a bit more than a decade ago, he had been diagnosed with ALS. His older sister a few years before, her progression was really quick. Their mother also had a diagnosis of ALS 30 years before of which she fought it...
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Does anybody else deal with constant cold feet?
I've been doing acupuncture around 1-2 times a week and that has helped with things such as my balance and back muscles. Has anybody else had any acupuncture, and if so how did that make them feel?
I'm also looking to try yoga and maybe even...
My name is Alan I'm 40 years old and was diagnosed with bulbar onset ALS June 2011. Since that time I've been able to operate at a fairly high level. I continue to work(30 hours a week), and take part in my children's activities. The illness has resulted in me living in pain (neck pain)from the...
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Hello,
I recently joined this forum and have EMG questions.
I had an EMG last week. It was performed on my left leg and arm. . It included the tricep, foream, and the muscle between thum and forefinger as well as tjhe qaud, shin and calf.
The reason for the EMG was due to muscle wasting and...
Hello. I’m 33 years old and I would like your opinion. I’ve been quietly reading for around eight months now. I think it’s great how you guys support each other and offer encouragement to all the twitchy people looking for answers who post on this site. I guess I’m officially one of those...
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I am concerned about some of my ongoing health issues, greatly appreciate any and all advice.
I am a 36 year old male in general good health, average weight, and into sports, but with some concerning symptoms:
About 7 months ago I threw out my back, and it was the worse back pain I have ever...
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My SIL called me this evening upon my husband's request.
She has been taking him to acupuncture, which he says is relieving some pain. That is great. Anything that helps or he thinks helps is wonderful!
In the meantime, my SIL tells me he has been crying lately. I asked her if she had been...
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