Momofone
Member
- Joined
- Jul 10, 2015
- Messages
- 15
- Reason
- Lost a loved one
- Country
- CA
- State
- Ontario
- City
- Toronto
Hi everyone,
I'm so scared that I have FALS. As far as family history with the disease goes, I've lost 5 family members, including my mom (49y/o), my Gramma (69 y/o), and uncle (56 y/o). We have chromosome 9.
I've been having symptoms about a week now; I'm a 33 y/o female. In the past, I have had scares, as I am obviously petrified of inheriting this gene. I have not been tested. I have had sensory issues and weakness in the past, had a full neuro work up done, and my bill of health was clear.
Last week my left thumb started feeling funny. That's the only way I can explain it. It's always my left side that I have issues with. Then the top of my hand near my wrist began feeling tight. A few days after these symptoms presented, was washing the dishes and had to stop, my hands were exhausted. I tried peeling an orange the next day and I had a lot of difficulty. It was slipping out of my hand, and my hands were both exhausted doing this simple task. This is when I started to worry. I've had the tired limb sensation before but never have I not been able to do something. I am praying it's all anxiety driven, but I am so scared. I've booked with my family doctor, bit of course she is on holiday until October 21st. I'm going to ask her to send me for an emg. I have a baseline, so it will help get me some answers.
Any input would be extremely helpful for me, as I am so nervous and anxious. I have a 2 year old daughter and all sorts of horrible thoughts are running through my mind. Please help. This is going to be the longest wait to see my doctor.
I'm so scared that I have FALS. As far as family history with the disease goes, I've lost 5 family members, including my mom (49y/o), my Gramma (69 y/o), and uncle (56 y/o). We have chromosome 9.
I've been having symptoms about a week now; I'm a 33 y/o female. In the past, I have had scares, as I am obviously petrified of inheriting this gene. I have not been tested. I have had sensory issues and weakness in the past, had a full neuro work up done, and my bill of health was clear.
Last week my left thumb started feeling funny. That's the only way I can explain it. It's always my left side that I have issues with. Then the top of my hand near my wrist began feeling tight. A few days after these symptoms presented, was washing the dishes and had to stop, my hands were exhausted. I tried peeling an orange the next day and I had a lot of difficulty. It was slipping out of my hand, and my hands were both exhausted doing this simple task. This is when I started to worry. I've had the tired limb sensation before but never have I not been able to do something. I am praying it's all anxiety driven, but I am so scared. I've booked with my family doctor, bit of course she is on holiday until October 21st. I'm going to ask her to send me for an emg. I have a baseline, so it will help get me some answers.
Any input would be extremely helpful for me, as I am so nervous and anxious. I have a 2 year old daughter and all sorts of horrible thoughts are running through my mind. Please help. This is going to be the longest wait to see my doctor.