shortness of breath

  1. JJJeremy

    Shortness of Breath Question

    Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with limb onset ALS back in October of 2023. First symptom was stiffness and spasticity in my leg that I first noticed in August of 2023. More recently I've developed shortness of breath with even minimal exertion. Even getting up from the couch and walking a short...
  2. M

    Shortness of breath (PLS)

    Mother diagnosed with PLS, last month the EMG was still normal. This month she is complaining of shortness of breath. No issues eating, speaking, or swallowing. Can shortness of breath come first? My understanding was that this would be much later on. She is being seen at a clinic so I will ask...
  3. B

    over 6 months of symptoms no answer

    First i would like to thank everyone in this forum for providing there experiance and knowledge, and i hope for a cure soon. would also like to state that i have never had HA and my symptoms did not start with twitching. I won't make this a novel so here goes. Sept. Mild fatigue and felt i...
    • Bankerman93
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  4. G

    My symptoms

    Hello everyone, my name is Greg. My heart goes out to everyone who has been afflicted with this disease and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Also, I want to thank everyone for giving g your time and efforts on posts such as ‘Do I Have Als’ your time and effort is greatly...
    • Gb84
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  5. G

    Father had Als concerned I do too

    Hello everyone, just want to say I am a firm believer of Jesus. So my symptoms started as having a hard time taking a deep breath and gasping for air. I went to the ER they took a chest xray and said it was asthma, they prescribed me a 6 day supply of steroids and sent me on my way. I took the...
    • Godislove
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    • als back breathing concerned father heart life muscle muscle twitches neurologist shortness of breath sleep steroids stress symptoms test tests twitches
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  6. I

    Possible als

    Hello I have been experiencing body wide twitching noticable since December. It seems to be getting worse since then. l am also experiencing weakness in my arms and legs worse after any activity even if it just something simple as getting dressed. I am somewhat worried. I have been...
    • Ironman23
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    • als book emg hearing neurologist possible als shortness of breath symptoms twitching weakness worried
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  7. L

    Als fears

    Hello everyone. I'm new on here have alot of fears and anxiety about ALS. I have not been diagnosed. I've had four opinions from 4 different doctors that say I do not have that. I do have an EMG schedule in 3 weeks. I've been having a lot of pain in my legs feet arms. I would say minimal...
    • Lmjw
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  8. P

    Waiting and worrying

    I'll try to keep this as succinct as possible. I have been experiencing a variety of symptoms for several months. Symptoms have included; shortness of breath, fatigue, tripping/falling and most recently atrophy and weakness in my left leg. I have been evaluated by a pulmonologist...
    • plcare
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    • age atrophy brain chair diagnosis emg exercise falling fatigue health ideas immediately lift mri muscles neurologist shortness of breath symptoms tests wanted weakness work
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  9. M

    concern over recent symptoms

    Hi all, First of all, thanks in advance to anybody who takes the time to reply to my post. I am a 32-year-old caucasian man currently living in Los Angeles. My symptoms started about 8 months ago with some intermittent muscle twitching that I noticed on and off in my neck, biceps, legs, all over...
    • Mike1086
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    • anxiety back breathing cold cpap cramping diagnosed emg fatigue muscle muscle fatigue muscle pain muscle twitching pain shortness of breath sleep symptom symptoms test turkey twitching voice wanted weakness worried
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  10. M

    Concern over recent symptoms

    Hi all, First of all, thanks in advance to anybody who takes the time to reply to my post. I am a 32-year-old caucasian man currently living in Los Angeles. My symptoms started about 8 months ago with some intermittent muscle twitching that I noticed on and off in my neck, biceps, legs, all...
    • Mike1086
    • Thread
    • anxiety back breathing cold cpap cramping diagnosed emg fatigue foot muscle muscle fatigue muscle twitching pain shortness of breath sleep symptom symptoms test turkey twitching voice wanted weakness worried
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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