Racslider
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- Joined
- Dec 16, 2024
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- 2
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Diagnosis
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- Country
- US
- State
- NC
- City
- Sunset beach
Hello, everyone - New here...
Well, I'm not sure what to think about if I have ALS or not... I will have an EMG in Jan 2025
I know ALS is fast ( in some cases) but how fast?
In June, 2024 I was normal, in fact packed a U-haul truck, did a lot of wiring up and down the ladder, used chain saw to trim my trees...
This was June 29th... By July 4th, I notice very difficult to walk, and right arm weak and shaking when I went to brush my teeth, or comb my hair..
By July 10th, I couldn't even hold a pen to write well...
Over the next 6 months (today), I walk fine, but right arm is pretty weak and left is getting that way... Over the last week, I'm noticing my arms twitching a lot... and once in a while my legs... Now all that said... I went for a MRI and CT scan, it shows every disc in my neck (c1-t2) bulging... When I research this, I can tie symptoms to each one.. but... BUT... In March 2024, I got slammed from behind in a car accident and now I'm not sure If its delayed reaction from that or, something else.
I went to the neurologist who gave me a quick check, like if I walked normal, make the "OK" sign, spread my fingers, etc.. All worked fine, except I have no arm strength
Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? I mean, If its ALS, all this in just 3 weeks? (June 29th - July 10th)
Well, I'm not sure what to think about if I have ALS or not... I will have an EMG in Jan 2025
I know ALS is fast ( in some cases) but how fast?
In June, 2024 I was normal, in fact packed a U-haul truck, did a lot of wiring up and down the ladder, used chain saw to trim my trees...
This was June 29th... By July 4th, I notice very difficult to walk, and right arm weak and shaking when I went to brush my teeth, or comb my hair..
By July 10th, I couldn't even hold a pen to write well...
Over the next 6 months (today), I walk fine, but right arm is pretty weak and left is getting that way... Over the last week, I'm noticing my arms twitching a lot... and once in a while my legs... Now all that said... I went for a MRI and CT scan, it shows every disc in my neck (c1-t2) bulging... When I research this, I can tie symptoms to each one.. but... BUT... In March 2024, I got slammed from behind in a car accident and now I'm not sure If its delayed reaction from that or, something else.
I went to the neurologist who gave me a quick check, like if I walked normal, make the "OK" sign, spread my fingers, etc.. All worked fine, except I have no arm strength
Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? I mean, If its ALS, all this in just 3 weeks? (June 29th - July 10th)