mathilda32
Member
- Joined
- Dec 15, 2011
- Messages
- 13
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- CA
- State
- ON
- City
- toronto
I haven’t been here in a while. Busy having kids and all that. I had a baby six months ago and have not really been paying attention to myself. I have noticed thought that I am unable to lift things with my right arm when it is extended I’m a certain way. I became curious so I tried lifting weights. When my arms is extended I can only lift a one pound weight with my right hand. With my left, I can lift the five pound weight no problems. I am right hand dominant. My right hand works fine as far as I can tell, but the upper arm (between the shoulder and elbow) has weakness. My doctor is away until the end of the month but I will make an appt for as soon as possible. I am just terrified with this symptom. I feel that a muscle in my upper arm must have stopped working, leading to my difficulty. I know that distal onset is a lot more common, but proximal onset isn’t unheard of.
I am just beside myself with worry. I am 39 years old with four little girls.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I am just beside myself with worry. I am 39 years old with four little girls.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.