simsim2
New member
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2017
- Messages
- 6
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- US
- State
- NY
- City
- New York
Hi everyone.
First off, let me start by saying that I cannot start to imagine what you are going through and how brave you all are to dedicate time to helping each other out.
Second off, I hope no one with ALS will be offended by my scares. Trust me, I am dreading to have anything close to this and I would not come on this forum if I was not absolutely terrified.
I am fully aware that I am a complete hypochondriac. However, the symptoms that I am about to describe started before I started inquiring about ALS and at the time I was not even aware that these symptoms could be related to a neurological disease (I mean I did know but did not make the connection between a cramp and nerves).
My symptoms:
- Started a month ago with bilateral leg pain on the outer side, and has completely subsided
- Now, I am having calf cramp in a very specific spot of my right calf. It is somewhat constant and is worse at night. However this cramp does not feel like its a full blown cramp, just like the beginning (series of my muscle contracting itself I guess?). My leg has been feeling very tense but I have not observed any weakness nor have I had any clinical weakness during a very thorough neurological exam
- Calcium, potassium, magnesium levels are good
- MRI is clear
I know that my odds of getting ALS are extremely slim given my age but this very focal cramp is scaring me, especially knowing that this could be a sign of ALS preceding the muscle weakness.
Really, any input would be appreciated. Again, I know that I am extremely scared of my health in general but would like some input about my ever lasting cramp...
Best of luck to you all.
First off, let me start by saying that I cannot start to imagine what you are going through and how brave you all are to dedicate time to helping each other out.
Second off, I hope no one with ALS will be offended by my scares. Trust me, I am dreading to have anything close to this and I would not come on this forum if I was not absolutely terrified.
I am fully aware that I am a complete hypochondriac. However, the symptoms that I am about to describe started before I started inquiring about ALS and at the time I was not even aware that these symptoms could be related to a neurological disease (I mean I did know but did not make the connection between a cramp and nerves).
My symptoms:
- Started a month ago with bilateral leg pain on the outer side, and has completely subsided
- Now, I am having calf cramp in a very specific spot of my right calf. It is somewhat constant and is worse at night. However this cramp does not feel like its a full blown cramp, just like the beginning (series of my muscle contracting itself I guess?). My leg has been feeling very tense but I have not observed any weakness nor have I had any clinical weakness during a very thorough neurological exam
- Calcium, potassium, magnesium levels are good
- MRI is clear
I know that my odds of getting ALS are extremely slim given my age but this very focal cramp is scaring me, especially knowing that this could be a sign of ALS preceding the muscle weakness.
Really, any input would be appreciated. Again, I know that I am extremely scared of my health in general but would like some input about my ever lasting cramp...
Best of luck to you all.