rnl63
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- Joined
- Jan 30, 2008
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- Loved one DX
- Country
- AU
- State
- Queensland
- City
- Brisbane
Hi,
My father (80 yr old) was diagnosed with MND in the last month (drop foot etc - ALS?). He's probably had it for about 2 years, although he's complained of muscle cramps for a lot longer. As I read up on it, I realized I'd had muscle "pains" (cramps?) in my right leg and periodic twitching in various places for maybe 3 years. In addition the leg feels somewhat weak. GP confirmed with reflexive and strength tests the right leg is "marginally" weaker and has referred me to a neuro. The muscles in the right lower leg really ache after a decent walk. No other family history I'm aware of.
Of course I'm worried for Dad, but now I'm also panicking about myself (44yr old male). I know you get plenty of queries like this, but would anyone venture an opinion on the likelihood of this being early ALS? Thanks very much, and I wish everyone the best.
Rob.
My father (80 yr old) was diagnosed with MND in the last month (drop foot etc - ALS?). He's probably had it for about 2 years, although he's complained of muscle cramps for a lot longer. As I read up on it, I realized I'd had muscle "pains" (cramps?) in my right leg and periodic twitching in various places for maybe 3 years. In addition the leg feels somewhat weak. GP confirmed with reflexive and strength tests the right leg is "marginally" weaker and has referred me to a neuro. The muscles in the right lower leg really ache after a decent walk. No other family history I'm aware of.
Of course I'm worried for Dad, but now I'm also panicking about myself (44yr old male). I know you get plenty of queries like this, but would anyone venture an opinion on the likelihood of this being early ALS? Thanks very much, and I wish everyone the best.
Rob.