MinnesotaGuy
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I've dealt with some twitching in the arms and legs and other places for awhile. Never really thought much of it until now. That with my muscle stiffness and restless legs have me very paranoid. What really makes me more paranoid is the mental issues. I've noticed I've been more irritable and mad about the most trivial things.
I've also had mental fog for a few years, been put on antidepressants, but also my decision-making. I make poor decisions even when I know I shouldn't, I find a way to rationalize it in my mind. I do usually feel some kind of way about it afterwards, so I'm aware of it, I just impulsively or selfishly do it.
Also fatigue and some head pressure sometimes. I also deal with sinus problems (nose and sinuses always stuffed or something. I'm going to a ENT about this) and I also have Pectus Excavatum which is a chest deformity. Sometimes my walking is off too and my balance. My legs and arms also have moments of shaking and feeling weak. My legs shake too subconsciously but that could be from anxiety, I'm not sure.
Now saying all of this, I'm really not an active person. I've been really unmotivated and lacking energy, a lot of days I lay in bed. I don't really eat the best either nor do I really exercise. I've been gaining a lil weight. It just seems like I put things off all the time or just don't feel energized or motivated to do anything. I'm a 25 year old male and shouldn't be like this smh. I also deal with depress and anxiety.
Maybe my muscle stiffness and cramps are from my inactivity. Same with the weakness maybe. I don't know. My blood work came out fine a few months ago.
I just recently looked into what ALS is and now I'm extremely terrified. I don't know how to explain the twitches I get. Or my mental things. Or really anything because it just feels like trying to rationalize. I've sent my primary care doctor a message and will be making an appointment appointment see him soon to discuss this but man I am so damn scared and paranoid. I have a son and family I want to be here for.. this is crushing knowing this is a possibility. My twitching gets worse sometimes too when I'm anxious and think about health related issues because I do deal with hypochondria too but I know my fear is legitimate with this one.
I've also had mental fog for a few years, been put on antidepressants, but also my decision-making. I make poor decisions even when I know I shouldn't, I find a way to rationalize it in my mind. I do usually feel some kind of way about it afterwards, so I'm aware of it, I just impulsively or selfishly do it.
Also fatigue and some head pressure sometimes. I also deal with sinus problems (nose and sinuses always stuffed or something. I'm going to a ENT about this) and I also have Pectus Excavatum which is a chest deformity. Sometimes my walking is off too and my balance. My legs and arms also have moments of shaking and feeling weak. My legs shake too subconsciously but that could be from anxiety, I'm not sure.
Now saying all of this, I'm really not an active person. I've been really unmotivated and lacking energy, a lot of days I lay in bed. I don't really eat the best either nor do I really exercise. I've been gaining a lil weight. It just seems like I put things off all the time or just don't feel energized or motivated to do anything. I'm a 25 year old male and shouldn't be like this smh. I also deal with depress and anxiety.
Maybe my muscle stiffness and cramps are from my inactivity. Same with the weakness maybe. I don't know. My blood work came out fine a few months ago.
I just recently looked into what ALS is and now I'm extremely terrified. I don't know how to explain the twitches I get. Or my mental things. Or really anything because it just feels like trying to rationalize. I've sent my primary care doctor a message and will be making an appointment appointment see him soon to discuss this but man I am so damn scared and paranoid. I have a son and family I want to be here for.. this is crushing knowing this is a possibility. My twitching gets worse sometimes too when I'm anxious and think about health related issues because I do deal with hypochondria too but I know my fear is legitimate with this one.