Jae
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Hi Everyone
Thank you for taking the time out to read my message.
I have recentley been through quite a traumatic period in my life, I am abit of a hypochondriac however I am on medication to help with that. I recently had a miscarriage {they first thought it was an ectopic} , went through an ugly break up, had 2 cancer scares (no cancer, tests neg) , on the verge of loosing my job because I've been in and out of hospital , I only found my appetite now after almost a month of barely eating
I have always suffered from muscle twitching from anxiety, so the twitches never really bothered me up until 3 weeks ago.
I was in hospital and noticed my thumb and index finger shaking rapidly, it then stopped I didn't pay much attention. I saw my gp who did a quick strength test and dismissed me saying theres no weakness I'm almost as strong as him.. Since then I have had an odd feeling of weakness in my left arm and my left and right hand feel like I am developing arthritis (scares me because on an als website a few people who have been diagnosed explained how they experienced this as an initial symptom) . My right foot has been twitching underneath non stop and my ankle feels weak. When I sleep I get body jerks because when I try and lay flat my chest feels heavy and I must sit up to catch my breathe.
I do plan on going back to my gp and having him look further into this, I just need to waiting for funding as I am maxed out from everything prior.
My question is does this sound like it could be the start of early als? I am a single mum and worry so much for my children.
Ps I have read the stickys and feel so silly even posting however I know each of you have had different experiences and I would truly appreciate some input
Thank you for taking the time out to read my message.
I have recentley been through quite a traumatic period in my life, I am abit of a hypochondriac however I am on medication to help with that. I recently had a miscarriage {they first thought it was an ectopic} , went through an ugly break up, had 2 cancer scares (no cancer, tests neg) , on the verge of loosing my job because I've been in and out of hospital , I only found my appetite now after almost a month of barely eating
I have always suffered from muscle twitching from anxiety, so the twitches never really bothered me up until 3 weeks ago.
I was in hospital and noticed my thumb and index finger shaking rapidly, it then stopped I didn't pay much attention. I saw my gp who did a quick strength test and dismissed me saying theres no weakness I'm almost as strong as him.. Since then I have had an odd feeling of weakness in my left arm and my left and right hand feel like I am developing arthritis (scares me because on an als website a few people who have been diagnosed explained how they experienced this as an initial symptom) . My right foot has been twitching underneath non stop and my ankle feels weak. When I sleep I get body jerks because when I try and lay flat my chest feels heavy and I must sit up to catch my breathe.
I do plan on going back to my gp and having him look further into this, I just need to waiting for funding as I am maxed out from everything prior.
My question is does this sound like it could be the start of early als? I am a single mum and worry so much for my children.
Ps I have read the stickys and feel so silly even posting however I know each of you have had different experiences and I would truly appreciate some input