cw9613
New member
- Joined
- Jun 11, 2019
- Messages
- 3
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Diagnosis
- 00/0000
- Country
- US
- State
- NC
- City
- Raleigh
I am a 29 year old female. My symptoms began nearly two years ago. One morning I got off working and noticed my left calf would not stop twitching. Within two months every muscle was twitching, including my tongue but my left arm and leg remained the worse. My left arm and leg were not clinically weaker but noticeably fatigued faster than my right side. I saw a neurologist, I had a clean EMG and MRI. Only abnormality was hyper reflexes. I was subsequently diagnosed with benign fasciculation and cramping syndrome. I was very happy with this diagnosis and have decided to treat all of my symptoms as if it is BFS. Fast forward to December of 2020 and I realized I am unable to spread my toes on my left foot. I also cannot bend my left thumb without my index finger bending with it. The muscles on my left hand are smaller than on my right hand but I honestly can’t say they haven’t always been that way. The twitching and pain/cramping have never stopped and persists.
I am honestly worried with these new symptoms however I am nervous to return to the neurologist. Any thoughts on my new symptoms in my hand and foot? Thank you!
I am honestly worried with these new symptoms however I am nervous to return to the neurologist. Any thoughts on my new symptoms in my hand and foot? Thank you!