I finally went to my doctor...something i wasnt expecting

[sadperson]

Ok here were my stats , if you guys never read my old thread ( which i cant find for some reason)

19 year old, male, fit

-3 years twitching ( when relaxed)
-3 years high stress
-1.5 years of sharp pain/tingling/aching mostly in the legs but also in the arms
-i thought my elbow had a lump yesterday...but maybe its just me.
-other symptoms include twitching faster at the arches of my feet( when pain is in my legs/feet)
- pains come and go every 1-2 months

ok i went to my GP today. I told him about the pain and everything. This was very weird because he gave me a diagnosis ithout any blood tests, emg, no nerve tests or reflex test.
He just looked at my legs and the way i walk and said it all looked normal. Then he asked me if it hurts when i move them and i said no, HE COMPLETELY IGNORED MY TWITCHING!

He told me i have some physiological issue in my foot and he refered me to a physiologist.....wait wait..........WHAT?:shock::shock::!::!:

Is it just me of is this guy not doing something right? how can he just diagnose me ( i have it on paper but cant even read what it says) without any tests?

i think im going to go to the ER this Saturday, i told my parents and they think i am over exaggerating it. They think my pains aren't that serious, but THEY ARE, i mean they arent at the point where i cant walk properly but they do hurt and i feel like there is an underlying cause.

what do you guys think about this? what should i do, at this point i dont think its ALS but it seems its nerve related.

 

[sadperson]

sorry i mean --he reffered me to a physiotherapist not a physiologist

 

[rose]

Sadperson,

As you asked, (and nothing of your earlier post points to ALS, I'm assuming that other's here, along with your doctor,have assured you of that.) Yes, I think you ought to do exactly what your doctor prescribed. There is a LOT more to an exam than the points you are aware of, as Being Examined.

The reason he seemed to have ignored your twitches, is because they are not diagnostic of ANYTHING!

Going to the ER, (also my opinion) is an unproductive use of your money, and the ER staff's time. You are not in an emergency situation, they are not equipped to do an in depth clinical exam and workup. All you'll do is wait around a loooong time, and waste everyone's time. The outcome of which, besides being poorer (or your parent's being poorer) is you will be even more frustrated. So, its in everyone's best interest, for you to see the physio, and let him/her find out and treat what the cause is of your problems.

Don't waste your time cruising the forums, such as this, reading about worst case scenarios. Life is too short. Every day you waste on something like that, is a day you will NEVER get to have back again.

 

[LizT]

do you want it to be ALS? so many people on here have told you it is not. your doctor has told you it is not. he told you what he thinks is going on, yet you seem to think he is wrong. who is right then? is the dr only right if he gives u a diagnosis of ALS or some other MND?
you sound like a hypochondriach. no offense, and im sorry that i am being rude right now, but im getting tired of all of this.
so many people on here keep telling you that you dont have ALS. you dont have symptoms of it. why are you continueing to waste our time? move on. go live your life. my gosh, if you want it so bad, im sure there are plenty of people that would be willing to trade places with you. if you want our advise so badly, THEN TAKE IT. YOU DO NOT HAVE ALS. cant make it any more clearer than that.

 

[sadperson]

do you want it to be ALS? so many people on here have told you it is not. your doctor has told you it is not. he told you what he thinks is going on, yet you seem to think he is wrong. who is right then? is the dr only right if he gives u a diagnosis of ALS or some other MND?
you sound like a hypochondriach. no offense, and im sorry that i am being rude right now, but im getting tired of all of this.
so many people on here keep telling you that you dont have ALS. you dont have symptoms of it. why are you continueing to waste our time? move on. go live your life. my gosh, if you want it so bad, im sure there are plenty of people that would be willing to trade places with you. if you want our advise so badly, THEN TAKE IT. YOU DO NOT HAVE ALS. cant make it any more clearer than that.

i already said its not ALS, but since this forum is similar to any other nrve related issue i wanted feedback. My gp today was a shocker, he didnt do a thing...no blood, urine, reflex tests ..NOTHING, thats why im still concerned.

 

[joelc]

There might be better forums to get some idea what is happening since you know it is not ALS. All we can do is tell you it is not ALS which you already know.

 

[LizT]

my point exactly. thank you joel. at least you are gracious about it. me, not so much... not lately anyway.

 

[Pat Paine]

Actually the referral to a physiatrist is good,they are rehab specialists and see lots of patients with mnd's.
They also do emg's and nerve conduction studies.HOPE THIS HELPS.
PAT

 

[sadperson]

Thnx guys

 

[Twinsmom]

Dear Sadperson,
Once you go to physical therapy and they complete their evaluation, further testing may be done (x-rays, etc) The unknown is always scary, but try to stay positive. MUCH of your recovery is and will be about your state of mind.
Peace to you,