mamaoftwo
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I lay awake last night thinking over all the symptoms I have, all the things I have learned here etc and despite the fact that after my initial post, some PALS responded saying they didnt think it sounded like ALS, i have a hard time thinking it is possible that it can be anything else.
Think about it:
- visible atrophy in the web of my left hand (which I am told is a classic sign for ALS)
-fasiculations everywhere incl. my tongue
- vocal cord paralysis (rt side only for now)
- that lump in the throat feeling that patricia described like I am constantly clearing my throat
- trouble articulating like my tongue is asleep sometimes
- cramps esp in calves
I know I have other symptoms that are less consistent with ALS, like the throat and tongue pain but I am really confused. I guess I feel like vmd, what else can it be?
i remember seeing a post by Lou that said "give me a reason to hope" or something similar. I guess I am feeling that way today.
Think about it:
- visible atrophy in the web of my left hand (which I am told is a classic sign for ALS)
-fasiculations everywhere incl. my tongue
- vocal cord paralysis (rt side only for now)
- that lump in the throat feeling that patricia described like I am constantly clearing my throat
- trouble articulating like my tongue is asleep sometimes
- cramps esp in calves
I know I have other symptoms that are less consistent with ALS, like the throat and tongue pain but I am really confused. I guess I feel like vmd, what else can it be?
i remember seeing a post by Lou that said "give me a reason to hope" or something similar. I guess I am feeling that way today.