F/30
I want to start off by stating - I have read all of the rules and want to respect others living with or caring for those with ALS.
For the last few years (first record of these sensations was 2018 according to my medical records), I’ve had an odd sensation of numbness and tingling in my right arm, and foot. I’ve brought it up multiple times to my doctor in routine physicals - but always received a response such as a pinched nerve, lifting too heavy of weights, drink more water.
I recently brought it up again at an appointment, and mention that these sensations feel stronger and last longer.
After a lot of poking and prodding, my doctor is referring me to a neurologist for an EMG. He mentioned MS or ALS.
During that conversation I essentially blacked out since I had only ever heard pinched nerve or possibly MS.
I want to also point out - my only symptoms are numbness, tingling, a heavy feeling in my limbs every now and then, and the occasional foot or leg cramp in the middle of the night. It’s not debilitating - it’s more so just annoying and a tiny bit painful.
I have no weakness (that I can notice), have no issues of grip, tripping or walking. I’m legitimately in the best shape of my life.
I’ve been working with a personal trainer and have put on muscle since last summer, and I recently ran my first half-marathon.
What could the reasoning be for my doctor even mentioning ALS - it’s really causing me to spiral. I have read the ‘ALS SYMPTOMS’ forum over and over again to reassure myself.
I want to start off by stating - I have read all of the rules and want to respect others living with or caring for those with ALS.
For the last few years (first record of these sensations was 2018 according to my medical records), I’ve had an odd sensation of numbness and tingling in my right arm, and foot. I’ve brought it up multiple times to my doctor in routine physicals - but always received a response such as a pinched nerve, lifting too heavy of weights, drink more water.
I recently brought it up again at an appointment, and mention that these sensations feel stronger and last longer.
After a lot of poking and prodding, my doctor is referring me to a neurologist for an EMG. He mentioned MS or ALS.
During that conversation I essentially blacked out since I had only ever heard pinched nerve or possibly MS.
I want to also point out - my only symptoms are numbness, tingling, a heavy feeling in my limbs every now and then, and the occasional foot or leg cramp in the middle of the night. It’s not debilitating - it’s more so just annoying and a tiny bit painful.
I have no weakness (that I can notice), have no issues of grip, tripping or walking. I’m legitimately in the best shape of my life.
I’ve been working with a personal trainer and have put on muscle since last summer, and I recently ran my first half-marathon.
What could the reasoning be for my doctor even mentioning ALS - it’s really causing me to spiral. I have read the ‘ALS SYMPTOMS’ forum over and over again to reassure myself.