muscle weakness

Hi there, I should start by giving you a general outline of myself. I'm 20 years old and a university student. I'm also Asian. I live a normal, moderately active lifestyle. I have never felt physical symptoms of anxiety. 5 weeks ago, I felt numbness in my arm. Now, this was only concerning to...

Just wondering how you all deal with the daily issues of being uncomfortable all the time? It's not even so much pain, although I do hurt and have days that I am in pain. But every day I am just so uncomfortable. I think it's a combination of the weakness and spasticity. I do take baclofen...

today i was thinking i was going to neurology... my mistake my daughter got the apointment for me.i saw my gp today and i have a neurology apt oct 4. the refferal said to evaluate and treat muscle weakness. so neurology called and i had to tell them i already have a diagnosed i just need meds...

My 62 year old dad was diagnosed with ALS 13 months ago. Until this point we've thought the disease was progressing relatively slow. He has exhibited muscle weakness in his hands, arms, legs, and neck but has continued working half days 5 days a week and continues to maintain most daily...

I have been seeing a neuro doc for almost a year now. It all started with very noticeable weakness in my left leg. No pain. Then unbearable leg cramps began to occur at night in the left leg then to the right while sleeping. I noticed that my upper leg muscles never seem to relax while laying in...

Hi I'm 28m and I am worried I might have als. I went to the dr for back problems accompanied by leg pain and weakness and they determined I had 2 herniated disc. They ordered a nerve study to see where the nerves we aggravated. After the test the neurologist recommended that I have blood work...

Hi everyone, First off, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this horrible disease. I truly hope they find a cure soon. This disease is devil sent. I would like some advise as to what some of you may think is going on with me. My first symptom was a sore knee which I noticed bending to the...

Hi all. After browsing the forums, I thought I would lay out my story to see if anyone can relate to it. I'm going to lay it out in timeline fashion for clarity's sake: before January 2012 - I was an avid runner who recently completed a full marathon, 2 half marathons and several other races...

I have the most pronounced weakness in my upper body. I walk well, but I get tired. My hands don't work right though. I usually have to type with one or two fingers on each hand when I used to be able to touch type. Are there any keyboards that might help with the typing? Thanks for any input

I apologize because I don't know where to put this question. I am currently without a diagnosis but have clinical weakness. I asked my gp for anxiety medication because I am really stressed about what's happening to my body. She prescribed Ativan. I took it and my weakness has gotten so much...