ohioprof
Member
- Joined
- Dec 27, 2007
- Messages
- 18
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- US
- State
- ohio
- City
- centerville
I have to start by letting everyone know that your stories of courage and support are inspiring; I am humbled by all of you. I am not sure if I have ALS or not, but even if I don't, I will have you all in my thoughts and prayers. My ex-wife has a foundation that contributes money to charities of her choice. Fortunately, I still get along with her very well, and I will encourage her to donate a sizeable sum to ALS research. Keep staying strong.
Now for my question: does ALS typically spread from the (hands to the arms) / (feet to the legs) or vice versa? My weakness has started in my upper right arm (mainly biceps and shoulder) and seems to have moved toward my forearms. I still have quite a bit of dexterity in my fingers, though. My symptoms, however, have moved into my legs but my feet seem to be ok. It all started with weakness in my right arm, then moved onto my left arm (same weakness in my biceps and shoulder) about 10 days later. Then a day after that, it moved to my right leg and a day after that happened, moved to my left leg. Can ALS symptoms progress that quickly? I am still able to do all of the things I normally do, but I know my body very well, and I definitely have lost about 10 to 20% of my strenght. Do you guys think it is possible that I have ALS.
Now for my question: does ALS typically spread from the (hands to the arms) / (feet to the legs) or vice versa? My weakness has started in my upper right arm (mainly biceps and shoulder) and seems to have moved toward my forearms. I still have quite a bit of dexterity in my fingers, though. My symptoms, however, have moved into my legs but my feet seem to be ok. It all started with weakness in my right arm, then moved onto my left arm (same weakness in my biceps and shoulder) about 10 days later. Then a day after that, it moved to my right leg and a day after that happened, moved to my left leg. Can ALS symptoms progress that quickly? I am still able to do all of the things I normally do, but I know my body very well, and I definitely have lost about 10 to 20% of my strenght. Do you guys think it is possible that I have ALS.