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    Do you have ALS? My health anxiety story ...

    Moderators, please merge this to my previous thread if necessary, but thought this outline could help others who have health anxiety and how it can spiral out of control quickly. Here's my story: 1. Late June - severe muscle pain all over, admitted to hospital, CPK 3700, all bloodwork and...
    • infiniti23
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Hello

    My name's DeAngelo and im 18. I have been having muscle twitches for a few days and my legs and arms seems to be weaker. Maybe the weakness is mental. My voice has been getting hoarse for about 15 days and now im losing my voice. Its like i have to yell to talk normal now. But im really worried...
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    Please help! Als fear at max!

    Is this the start of als? Hello all! I was hoping for some insight from those of you with experience and/or knowledge about als. I am a 25 yr old female so i know odds are in my favor, but about 2 months ago (had a baby 3 months ago) i started feeling an awkwardness in my hand no loss of...
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    ALS fears

    Hello all, I am new to this site and I wanted to read the "stickies" but I am having trouble finding them and operating the site in general. I know this site is for those who are suffering and or taking care of someone who currently suffers from ALS or has suffered from ALS. I apologize for the...
    • afilewic
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Very Concerned, Need Help/Advice

    Hi, My name is Max and I have been very concerned recently about ALS. I’ve been reading these forums a lot, which has furthered my understanding of the disease, as well as greatly increased my sympathy for those who have it and my empathy for those who think they have it. If possible, I would be...
    • max777
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    • advice age als als fear concerned crying finger ideas mri reading statistics symptoms twitches twitching weakness work young
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Life is unsure

    I have a new journey. On July 9th I was diagnosed with ALS. Since Tuesday I have been delivering this message to my family and friends. I have a terrific partner that has been my "Rock" through the medical process (9 months). Next week we have our first meeting with the ALS clinic. I have fear...
    • ottawa09072013
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    • Forum: Newly diagnosed
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    Scared I may have ALS!

    My symptoms began about three months ago (in early April) with a small twitch/tremor in my left index finger. The twitching spread to ring finger and thumb in my left hand and ultimately to the three fingers in my right hand as well over the following month. About two months later I also...
    • Spoffo
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    8 months in and new symptom has me terrified

    Well it all started about 8 months ago with aggressive twitching in my calves and feet. Was very worried so had EMG, fasciculations present but nothing else to report. Tried to block it out for last 8 months, twitching persistent throughout and even spread to shoulder, stomach, thigh, nose...
    • johninsingapore
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    • advice als als fear arm back coping depressed emg emg? fasciculations fear lift muscles nose scared shoulder symptom twitching weakness work worried
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Please help: ALS fear consuming my life

    Hi all, I am new to this forum and am very grateful there is a space like this. First of all my thoughts go out to anyone suffering from this disease. Until recently I didn't even know it existed. I was wondering if anyone can comment on any of my symptoms. I am between jobs so have no...
    • johninsingapore
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    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Another person with ALS fears

    Hello to all. First off I would like to say that the work you people do on this forum is amazing. The people with and without ALS. I have learned so much about this disease over the last few weeks and I really think you people have an amazing community of caring people. Here is a little...
    • TheDocta
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    • advice als als fear diagnosed fatigue fear foot foot drop life lump muscle twitching muscle weakness muscles person with als scared symptoms twitches twitching wanted weakness work worried
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