NickT76
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- Jul 3, 2013
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
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- New York
- City
- Staten Island
Hello everybody. Im probably going to regret asking this but does anyone know if ALS starts with knee instability and knee buckling? over the past 2 months or so ive gitten sporatic episodes of my left knee buckling and i almost fall down. When it first happened i wasnt expecting it and it really hurt
I did mention it to my neurologist who said to me wrong office. Joint problems goto ortjopedists. She wasnt all that concerned at all.
All of a sudden it started to hapoen more and more. I also realized that my left knee crackles so much it soinds like popcorn when bending or going down stairs
I did finally goto the ortho whotook an xray and did a physical exam. Basically ibwas told that i do have some minor arthritis in my left knee and i need about 6-8 weeks of ohysical therapy to strengthen my quad and hamstring muscles. They also gave me maloxicam for the arthritis
I did start the therapy today. I must admit it was pretty rigorous and i was able to complete it. I dont know why but I started thinkkng This cojld be how ALS starts in the leg. I guess im so scared because the knee joint locks up when im walking and then it buckles. i can easily replicate it if i turn a certain way. Since it is happening more and more i feel this is the beginning of it fo me. Ive even boight a knee brace from cvs and am wearing it now.
I do admire all of you so hope Im not out of line. Should i be worried aboit ALS and insist on a lower EMG or iust be patient and complete my PT.
Thank you all
I did mention it to my neurologist who said to me wrong office. Joint problems goto ortjopedists. She wasnt all that concerned at all.
All of a sudden it started to hapoen more and more. I also realized that my left knee crackles so much it soinds like popcorn when bending or going down stairs
I did finally goto the ortho whotook an xray and did a physical exam. Basically ibwas told that i do have some minor arthritis in my left knee and i need about 6-8 weeks of ohysical therapy to strengthen my quad and hamstring muscles. They also gave me maloxicam for the arthritis
I did start the therapy today. I must admit it was pretty rigorous and i was able to complete it. I dont know why but I started thinkkng This cojld be how ALS starts in the leg. I guess im so scared because the knee joint locks up when im walking and then it buckles. i can easily replicate it if i turn a certain way. Since it is happening more and more i feel this is the beginning of it fo me. Ive even boight a knee brace from cvs and am wearing it now.
I do admire all of you so hope Im not out of line. Should i be worried aboit ALS and insist on a lower EMG or iust be patient and complete my PT.
Thank you all