Dr Mccluskey
hi to you all,
I am a new member to this site. I have not been diagnosed with ALS and i apologize in advance if this site is intended for only those who have. I am looking for a friend that has had the anxiety of awaiting a diagnosed. I am a 36 yo F and have had constant muscle fasic for a couple of months, everywhere my butt, back, legs, arms, fingers. I cant say that i have true muscle weakness but def a sense of upper arm soreness when i use those muscles, hands/fingers feel tight mainly in AM, recently my L knee became sore when climbing steps. My PCP reluctantly gave me a referral to a neuro. he told me it was stress and gave me valium, i am not so convinced.
I too made an appt for Dr McCluskey hoping that he will do an EMG, the appt is in mid SEPT! i just dont know what to do. Do i just wait it out? Call another neuro? I have 2 little ones and am so afraid of the possibility of leaving them, all i do is cry. i recently lost both of my parents to other diseases. Hence my anxiety level.
I do know Dr. McCluskey is an excellent neuro, as well as Dr. Mintzer ( i worked for him for many years). i dont know your exact situations but my prayers are with you all.