Als?

[Ig30]

Dear all
I am a new member worried that I have ALS. I started having swallowing problems 3 months ago and recently leg weakness with twiches in legs arms shoulders and back.
OGD and nasal laryngscopy were normal as well as MRI Brain and spine apart from c 5 6 stenosis.
I'm dreading the possibility of ALS. I'm seeing a specialist in 2 weeks.
Any thoughts please?
Thank you
IG

 

[Ig30]

Ps I am a 45 year old female. Sorry I did not mention it above

 

[KarenNWendyn]

It’s premature to speculate about ALS. There could be so many other possibilities that are more likely.

You need a good neurological exam. Two weeks is not that long to wait. I’d try to focus on things you enjoy in the meantime.

 

[Ig30]

Karen thank you so much! Will wait to see the neurologist and will keep you posted

 

[dldugan]

IG,

Try to relax. No one will be able to tell you anything definitive until you see your doctors and they give you a diagnosis. If you must Google symptoms find something other than ALS and less serious and fixate on that one.

Your issues are more likely associated with something other than ALS.

Darrell

 

[Ig30]

Darrell thanks a lot and happy New year!