Foot Drop...?¿

[Bovem 03]

I have written before about having some problems with my jaw. It seems like my jaw gets tired really quickly when eating - also my entire mouth feels tired at the end of the day, specially if I spoke a lot throughout the end of the day. This has been like that since Feb 2025. However, a new thing concerns my a lot is my foot. It is not foot drop yet because I can still lift it, however, it does feel heavier and it feels weaker.

Every time I walk I feel like my foot gets tight and tired super fast - making it harder to lift it (like if foot drop is starting). I do not know if this could be ALS??? I also kinda hurts a little bit when I force it.

I stopped running and playing soccer given an injury in my knee - my other leg, however, I am sure I would not be able to run if I try.
I know you are no doctors but this is killing my thoughts and joy.

Could this be it???

Thanks

 

[ShiftKicker]

Have you been to see a doctor?

Make sure to read the Read Before Posting. Twitching without clinical weakness (as assessed by a doctor) can mean many things. The hallmark symptom of ALS is clinical weakness/muscle failure, which you do not report. What you fear as maybe the start of foot drop is not how it happens. Sounds like you have an injury to address, so a physiotherapist might be a good idea.

If you have further questions, please speak with a doctor. As you say, we are not doctors here and can't examine you, but what you have written is not how ALS starts. You have been worried about ALS for a long time for no reason, so it might be time to address your health anxiety too.

Please take care

 

[Bovem 03]

Hey, thanks for the reply!
I am aware and I agree with your comment. I wanna say: I am sorry if I offend someone who suffers from this disease or who lost someone due to it. This is by no means, my intention.
I am, indeed, worried about it. Not because of the disease itself, but because I am too young to go through it.
I will check this out with a doctor, and I have seen several doctors, neuros, even received physiological help but I cannot seem to get over this.

However, your comment helps a lot. Thank you.

Wish you the best luck as well.

 

[Clearwater AL]

This may be very hard for you to do but… leave this web site, stop reading about ALS. You’ve been told you don’t have ALS. Don’t post new feelings, new symptoms here again. There is really nothing more our very ALS knowledgeable Mods can help you with other than you’ve been told by them to get serious help for your long Health Anxiety.

It’s now up to your doctors to resolve your physical problems. Not here.

I hope it happens in the near future… you’re too young have the best years of life lost to this.

I really hope this for you.