Viking818
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- Aug 7, 2021
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- Learn about ALS
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First. Thank you to all who answer on this forum. For those of us here to ask, please know we are very worried. While the pinned post and logic may say one thing, our minds won’t allow that to penetrate our anxiety
Started with leg cramps. Both calves. Stretching them would be uncomfortable but not relieve the cramping. Cramps were not severe. Just constant and annoying. Legs felt heavy.
After two weeks went to doctor and told probably magnesium deficiency. Told to take slow mag and give Medrol shot. Two days later noticed fasciculation right calf. The next day it was both calves.
In addition to cramps and twitches all the time, some numbness in feet.
Doctor’s office still saying deficient (without lab work) and possibly dehydrated. Wake from sleeping every morning about 4am so sleep is not good.
Appetite and desire to exercise both very low.
Dr Google, who causes more harm than good, says twitches and cramps can be a first sign. Follow up with doctor Friday. Will see what is said. Do I push for a neuro visit? EMG? Or is this, like my wife keeps insisting, all in my head?
thank you for your patience and kindness in your responses.
Started with leg cramps. Both calves. Stretching them would be uncomfortable but not relieve the cramping. Cramps were not severe. Just constant and annoying. Legs felt heavy.
After two weeks went to doctor and told probably magnesium deficiency. Told to take slow mag and give Medrol shot. Two days later noticed fasciculation right calf. The next day it was both calves.
In addition to cramps and twitches all the time, some numbness in feet.
Doctor’s office still saying deficient (without lab work) and possibly dehydrated. Wake from sleeping every morning about 4am so sleep is not good.
Appetite and desire to exercise both very low.
Dr Google, who causes more harm than good, says twitches and cramps can be a first sign. Follow up with doctor Friday. Will see what is said. Do I push for a neuro visit? EMG? Or is this, like my wife keeps insisting, all in my head?
thank you for your patience and kindness in your responses.