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Hello, I am a 32-year-old man. For more than two months, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in both calves. Later, I started having fasciculations in both legs, followed by my arms and shoulders. I also notice that the fasciculations are becoming more frequent over time.
Another symptom I have is that both of my arms get tired more easily, but I can still lift 40-pound dumbbells. I already had blood tests and a head CT scan done. Everything came back normal, except that I was low in vitamin D. My doctor performed a physical exam, which was normal, but she didn’t test my reflexes. She didn’t notice anything unusual, but based on what I told her, she referred me to a neurologist.
While researching online, I came across someone my age who was diagnosed with ALS. They started with fasciculations all over their body and later developed weakness in their shoulder.
Here are my questions:
1. If ALS starts with fasciculations, how long does it typically take before weakness begins?
2. Can vitamin D deficiency cause fasciculations?
3. If I start taking vitamin D supplements, how long should it take to see results, assuming this is the issue?
4. My appointment isn’t until February 14—should I try to get an earlier consultation?
5. Do my symptoms sound like those of someone with ALS?
Another symptom I have is that both of my arms get tired more easily, but I can still lift 40-pound dumbbells. I already had blood tests and a head CT scan done. Everything came back normal, except that I was low in vitamin D. My doctor performed a physical exam, which was normal, but she didn’t test my reflexes. She didn’t notice anything unusual, but based on what I told her, she referred me to a neurologist.
While researching online, I came across someone my age who was diagnosed with ALS. They started with fasciculations all over their body and later developed weakness in their shoulder.
Here are my questions:
1. If ALS starts with fasciculations, how long does it typically take before weakness begins?
2. Can vitamin D deficiency cause fasciculations?
3. If I start taking vitamin D supplements, how long should it take to see results, assuming this is the issue?
4. My appointment isn’t until February 14—should I try to get an earlier consultation?
5. Do my symptoms sound like those of someone with ALS?