alswife?
New member
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2006
- Messages
- 5
- Reason
- PALS
- Country
- US
- State
- CA
- City
- Rancho Cucamonga
My husband has been having symptoms since mid July- started with shortness of breath and feeling as though he had to constantly clear his throat but wouldn't be relieved of the feeling. Tried various acid reducer meds. per nurse prac. No help- actually made it worse. Sent to ENT- found everything to be normal. Aug. started suffering muscle cramping in hands- pain or discomfort has escalated to feet, legs, arms, and now neck. My husband has a little weight in his belly- but has lost muscle mass in arms, legs, hands, neck, buttocks, and chest. He has recently experienced a dead sensation in his left foot. Also I noticed his shoes when he is walking sound like he is a little boy wearing his father's shoes- they drag or sound too big! Does that make sense? He has had fasiculations in arms, calfs, and now in neck. Neck muscles are so sore- sometimes has difficulties holding up his head by end of day. He has suffered the last few days with an inability to project his voice- He is a teacher! Dr. did MRI- normal. Neuro did EMG-normal. Dr. tested urine for heavy metals, and tested blood for lots of things- Dr. says all are normal. Now what? Does this sound like als? Where should we go from here? He hasn't received a diagnosed yet, but almost feel like it is a matter of time. Should we ask to see a als specialist or als clinic? Anyone know of a good one? We live in southern Ca. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Billie
