Didn't know how to add photos directly a post but I'll leave the link to the album below. I believe I have atrophy of my calf, left side. I also have weakness that feels like I can't drive my big toe into the ground, but the toes themselves are strong...
I had posted here a few times about my ALS fear and wanted to give an update. This week, I was referred to Dr. Glass at Emory. He is booked out until June, so I scheduled an earlier appointment with Dr. McCluskey at UPenn in early March.
My latest exam found absent reflexes in multiple places...
I have been experiencing fasics in my left calf and have noticed that when I point my toes up and flex my calf, the left muscle is much flatter. It has a little slight dimple and then looks flat to me. I have no weakness. I think this muscle looks slightly more defined when my calf is relaxed...
Hey everyone, its been awhile since I have been on the forums. The last time I was here I was worried about the possibility of having ALS even though my neurologist was certain that I didnt have ALS or any other neurological disorder. However, approximately 4-5 weeks ago I began to have this...
I have left calf atrophy 1 inch, weakness, broken hand, broken nose and two differing neuros. One, a month ago found denervation1+S1paraspinals diagnosedradiculopathy.
The other found last week denervation in left gastroc only 2+. they both only checked atrophied leg (different muscles. Second...
Hello~
I have been debating about posting an update or not. I dont have a high comfort level about it. I have had people pm me or ask how my appt went. I also, know how it feels to be un diagnosed and wonder what ever happen to those that had simliar sx and have not posted in a year and how...
i have a question!
how does calf atrophy look like. i know it`s different for everybody, but i have a dent in my calf and some neuro told me this could be atrophy but the emg was normal.
thank you
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
i am 22 year old female and I have really bad anxiety about ms and als - I have had wide spread twitching - calves, thighs, feet, eye, stomache - they are pretty subtle though and some tingling, vibrating sensations etc. (this is actually how this all...