Hi everyone. I hope everyone is well.....I joined tonight because of some terrifying syptoms I've been experiencing....I guess I am trying to find some comfort in the words of you all because I have nobody to talk to about what I've been experiencing. First of all I'm a 33 yr old mom of 4 and stepmom to 2 so busy and im so depressed now that im not functional. I guess now that I've thought back i have been having a lot of muscle pain for months.I noticed pain in my shoulders whenever I would reach for something and I've noticed my breathing has been more and more labored over the past 6 months. Then I started noticing about 2 wks ago my body felt very weak mostly in my arms shoulders and hands on both sides. I can still lift and open I just feel like I need to put real effort into it....now its all day and night not really going away but moving around from time to time. Including my legs now too. My hands especially my right is in pain and has been tingly. I'm going crazy constantly checking my strength, crying, and freking put. I keep thinking my speech is cha ging and that my face as well feela tired. I have an appt w a neuro next week...I can't see how I'm gonna make it through this waiting to find out that I have ALS. Any input would be much appreciated. God bless u all