Olily0219
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- Mar 9, 2020
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- Learn about ALS
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- Country
- US
- State
- TN
- City
- Nashville
Hello! First, I’m so sorry for all those affected by ALS. Your strength and willingness to host this forum is so helpful.
I am a 49 yr old woman.About a year ago I developed pain in both feet, I attributed it to a workout injury to my right foot, or the fact I always wear high heels. My feet hurt so badly that I was certain something was wrong. I had a new job and didn’t take time to see a Dr. Eventually (many months) the feet stopped hurting and I developed a cramp in my right calf. It hurt so badly that I went to the ER thinking I had a blood clot. No blood clot. I followed up with my PCP who did bloodwork and an ANA panel The leg pain/ heaviness/ tightness started in my right leg but also affected my left just not as bad.
In the middle of those symptoms I developed severed abdominal spasms, pain and rigidity after eating. I had a CT scan with contrast, and a internal vaginal ultrasound that showed nothing. I was also drinking several glasses of wine sometimes 3 or 4 nights a week. I just accepted my symptoms and continued to push through. I had a new job and very little time to keep going to Dr. appointments.
This has been going on for about a year. I’ve taken a new job and waiting for my insurance to take effect, so right now I cannot see a Dr. One night while looking on the internet, I discovered that twitching was a part of ALS. That night I realized I’d been experiencing twitching for some time in addition to the painful muscle tightness, and pain in my calves. I feel like my muscles are weaker in that I just feel fatigued and soreness in my arms and legs. I can still raise them and exercise.
Basically I’m a stressed out mess! I’ve cried and worried constantly. I have no joy right now thinking about the fact I have no insurance, and all these scary symptoms. In the last week, I’ve completely given up alcohol and started taking Magnesium, B-12, Vitamin D and COQ10. My twitches are less, but my right and left calf are still tight and my right calf still aches. It’s completely controlling all my thoughts! I’m so worried I have ALS. Please tell me your thoughts about my symptoms. I would really appreciate it.
I am a 49 yr old woman.About a year ago I developed pain in both feet, I attributed it to a workout injury to my right foot, or the fact I always wear high heels. My feet hurt so badly that I was certain something was wrong. I had a new job and didn’t take time to see a Dr. Eventually (many months) the feet stopped hurting and I developed a cramp in my right calf. It hurt so badly that I went to the ER thinking I had a blood clot. No blood clot. I followed up with my PCP who did bloodwork and an ANA panel The leg pain/ heaviness/ tightness started in my right leg but also affected my left just not as bad.
In the middle of those symptoms I developed severed abdominal spasms, pain and rigidity after eating. I had a CT scan with contrast, and a internal vaginal ultrasound that showed nothing. I was also drinking several glasses of wine sometimes 3 or 4 nights a week. I just accepted my symptoms and continued to push through. I had a new job and very little time to keep going to Dr. appointments.
This has been going on for about a year. I’ve taken a new job and waiting for my insurance to take effect, so right now I cannot see a Dr. One night while looking on the internet, I discovered that twitching was a part of ALS. That night I realized I’d been experiencing twitching for some time in addition to the painful muscle tightness, and pain in my calves. I feel like my muscles are weaker in that I just feel fatigued and soreness in my arms and legs. I can still raise them and exercise.
Basically I’m a stressed out mess! I’ve cried and worried constantly. I have no joy right now thinking about the fact I have no insurance, and all these scary symptoms. In the last week, I’ve completely given up alcohol and started taking Magnesium, B-12, Vitamin D and COQ10. My twitches are less, but my right and left calf are still tight and my right calf still aches. It’s completely controlling all my thoughts! I’m so worried I have ALS. Please tell me your thoughts about my symptoms. I would really appreciate it.
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