ChrisHill44
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Firstly – let me apologize for feeling the need to even come to this forum, as I know all of you are fighting through your own ALS challenges and journies. I have read the stickies (thank you, very helpful) however some symptoms continue to worry me.
I am a 36 yr old male and I have been to my PCP several times and she sees no cause for concern. I am usually reassured for a day or two but symptoms send me back into panic.
A few weeks ago I noticed some consistent twitching in my right thigh. that has since randomly begun twitching both legs, arms and back and sides. I also began feeling perceived weakness (not clinical) on that right leg. Since then I’ve had what I can only describe as tightness or fatigue in both arms, and shoulders. I also feel more fatigued when standing for long periods of time. I feel both legs starting to tire. I also recently started experiencing neck, shoulder and back pain that comes and goes, and can move from one side to the other.
The most concerning thing to me is when I go to sleep, I have very persistent twitching, and I’ll wake up with reduced feeling (even some tingling) in my arms from shoulder down to the fingertips. If I begin to move my hand around and flex, that feeling dissipates, however my arms and shoulders still feel fatigued, that nefeeling hasn't left in 2-3 weeks. I’ve had an MRI and CT scan which show nothing abnormal.
I’ve listed out symptoms below to make it easier
Please give your candid opinions.
I am a 36 yr old male and I have been to my PCP several times and she sees no cause for concern. I am usually reassured for a day or two but symptoms send me back into panic.
A few weeks ago I noticed some consistent twitching in my right thigh. that has since randomly begun twitching both legs, arms and back and sides. I also began feeling perceived weakness (not clinical) on that right leg. Since then I’ve had what I can only describe as tightness or fatigue in both arms, and shoulders. I also feel more fatigued when standing for long periods of time. I feel both legs starting to tire. I also recently started experiencing neck, shoulder and back pain that comes and goes, and can move from one side to the other.
The most concerning thing to me is when I go to sleep, I have very persistent twitching, and I’ll wake up with reduced feeling (even some tingling) in my arms from shoulder down to the fingertips. If I begin to move my hand around and flex, that feeling dissipates, however my arms and shoulders still feel fatigued, that nefeeling hasn't left in 2-3 weeks. I’ve had an MRI and CT scan which show nothing abnormal.
I’ve listed out symptoms below to make it easier
- Perceived weakness when standing for long periods of time or walking
- Shoulder and arm fatigue that never truly goes away, will wax and wane with severity
- Weight loss – lost 12 pounds over the last 2-3 weeks
- Shoulder, neck and back pain that moves around - could it be muscle spasms?
- Tingling or loss of feeling in both arms after sleep
- Twitching that gets worse when laying down or trying to sleep - occasionally during the day but predominately at night
- Excessive Hunger
- Sweating more than usual
- Loose stool upon defecation
Please give your candid opinions.