I had an electric shock in September. We are unsure how severe it was but I did not black out. Immediately after I had weakness in my arm and leg (my hand was the point of contact, opposite foot was exit point) and a tingling feeling up my forearm. This pain lasted a few months and subsided, but...
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I was adopted when I was young and did not know my full medical history. I just discovered that the C9 mutation runs in my family. Over the last 4 years, 3 people have died from this - my uncle and aunt from ALS and my mom from FTD. I am unsure if anyone else is currently affected in my very...
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The past 16 months have been a challenge for me. I had not been able to get a diagnosis during that time. I had many symptoms that presented to be similar to ALS symptoms - calf atrophy, twitching, abnormal emg, etc. My neurologist would not diagnosis me with ALS, nor would he rule it...
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For the past 2 weeks I have noticed fatigue in my left forearm which effects my hand. I can still do everything I normally could it's simply uncomfortable to do at the moment.
My question regards the feeling in my muscles which is now in my shoulder, forearm and hand are rather...
Hi, let me start by saying everyone diagnosed here is a warrior. And I've thought long and hard before even posting here, purely because I don't want to waste any of your time.
I don't know what else to do at this point though, the anxiety from this is killing me.
Anyways, I'm a 21 year old...
I saw this a few months back: Harvard Scientists: ALS, SMA Cure Found While Schizophrenia Treatment Is Uncertain [Video] : College : University Herald
Does anyone know more info about the above?
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After numerous visits to the neurologist, neuromuscular specialist, physical therapist- I still have worsening atrophy in my right quad and thigh as well as the web of my right hand.
Stiffness in my right foot/toes and hand as well. 2 clean emg's on my right leg, as well as clean...
Hello all. I am 45 years old and an RN. I have been doing home health for the past 5 years and have had multiple patients with MS, ALS and PLS.
About 1 year ago I notice some slight twitching in my left toes and foot as well as clumsiness in my hands. I wrote it off to stress, fatigue, getting...
I am a 17 year old female. I have had blood tests that came out normal. I went to the ER the other day because I was not getting answers. He did my reflexes and did the babinski reflex. I am unsure of the results of either, he did however suggest I had MS and referred me to a neurologist. I am...
Hi guys! Long time lurker here! I am having some real concerns with my health, and was hoping you could share your opinions on my symptoms. I have read the sticky, and greatly appreciate you taking time to look over this. I have listed all symptoms I have been having, and am scheduled to see a...
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