financeguy314
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Stats: Male, 23 years old, White, Duration of complaint: 6 months.
Description: In February 2019, about 6 months ago, I began twitching throughout my body. I still twitch to this day, but over time it is less frequent. Around the same time I had hand aches. I visited my PCP and tested for nutrient issues, nothing was abnormal. He ordered an EMG. I visited a neuro muscular specialist who evaluated me, did not recommend an EMG and diagnosed Benign Fasculation Syndrome - this was at the end of April 2019. My left hand however seems off, less coordinated and just kinda funny. Its hard to describe it, but it just doesn't feel normal to me, much less dexterous. Strength from a grip standpoint is still there - I can pick up heavy dumbbells in each hand and haven't had a problem working out. My left wrist is a lot smaller, and almost hollow in a way. Pictures are attached. The twitching has calmed down to an extent, but I do still twitch daily.
Is this ALS? Is this something I need to follow up with the Neuro on?
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Stats: Male, 23 years old, White, Duration of complaint: 6 months.
Description: In February 2019, about 6 months ago, I began twitching throughout my body. I still twitch to this day, but over time it is less frequent. Around the same time I had hand aches. I visited my PCP and tested for nutrient issues, nothing was abnormal. He ordered an EMG. I visited a neuro muscular specialist who evaluated me, did not recommend an EMG and diagnosed Benign Fasculation Syndrome - this was at the end of April 2019. My left hand however seems off, less coordinated and just kinda funny. Its hard to describe it, but it just doesn't feel normal to me, much less dexterous. Strength from a grip standpoint is still there - I can pick up heavy dumbbells in each hand and haven't had a problem working out. My left wrist is a lot smaller, and almost hollow in a way. Pictures are attached. The twitching has calmed down to an extent, but I do still twitch daily.
Is this ALS? Is this something I need to follow up with the Neuro on?
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