Onewaylife4all
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- Jul 14, 2007
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- PALS
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- US
- State
- TX
- City
- Manor
Hello,
I am a 20 year old male who has been diagnosed with Touette's syndrome, ADD, OCD, and health anxiety. I began having body wide fasciculations about 6 months ago now. At first I was worried about having MS, but after a few months and a trip to the doctor. I finally convinced myself otherwise. I have begun to worry that I could have ALS. I still get body wide fasciculations occasionally, but what's more worrysome to me is that I have developed a twitch after about 4 and a half months of body wide twitching that is more concentrated on the sole of my foot. It doesn't twitch 24/7, but it is consistant. I don't seem to have any obvious weakness that I can tell. I have done many strength tests and my ankle and foot is still very strong in all directions. I can still walk 5 miles and there doesn't seem to be any walking disturbances although my feet will hurt after.
Sometimes my left leg feels funny around the knee (strange feeling, somewhat unstable or shaky after strength tests or standing), although I have had problems with that knee over the years. Also, there does not seem to be any obvious atrophy. There are some winkles on my foot, but they seem to come and go (possibley due to my hydration level?). I can still walk on my heels and on my toes, and I can still do squats with both legs, and with one leg as well. It also seems I have gained 10-15 pounds in the last few months as well.
Does this sound like it could be a slow limb onset ALS? Am I too young for ALS?
Thank you so much
I am a 20 year old male who has been diagnosed with Touette's syndrome, ADD, OCD, and health anxiety. I began having body wide fasciculations about 6 months ago now. At first I was worried about having MS, but after a few months and a trip to the doctor. I finally convinced myself otherwise. I have begun to worry that I could have ALS. I still get body wide fasciculations occasionally, but what's more worrysome to me is that I have developed a twitch after about 4 and a half months of body wide twitching that is more concentrated on the sole of my foot. It doesn't twitch 24/7, but it is consistant. I don't seem to have any obvious weakness that I can tell. I have done many strength tests and my ankle and foot is still very strong in all directions. I can still walk 5 miles and there doesn't seem to be any walking disturbances although my feet will hurt after.
Sometimes my left leg feels funny around the knee (strange feeling, somewhat unstable or shaky after strength tests or standing), although I have had problems with that knee over the years. Also, there does not seem to be any obvious atrophy. There are some winkles on my foot, but they seem to come and go (possibley due to my hydration level?). I can still walk on my heels and on my toes, and I can still do squats with both legs, and with one leg as well. It also seems I have gained 10-15 pounds in the last few months as well.
Does this sound like it could be a slow limb onset ALS? Am I too young for ALS?
Thank you so much