quiksilver
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- Joined
- Nov 17, 2008
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- 13
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
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- US
- State
- CA
- City
- San Diego
I have been reading posts on this site for the past week...I think it is so amazing the support everyone gives and receives. I think it is my turn to be the new member now. Had twitches for past 2-3 years...never any weakness...just normal twitches all over body. About two years ago my right arm/leg would go numb while I was sleeping...like it was alseep itself. I would wake up and get the blood flowing and all would be fine. We to neurologist who noted a slight weakness in my right hand strength. Did an EMG on hand, arm and leg...came back normal minus little carpal tunnel. NO ALS was the neuro's verdict. Clean MRI at the time also. Went on with my life, strength fully returned and I have felt good ever since. Little fatigued / foggy headedness, but nothing major. Last week I caught myself having to over pronounce the "6"'s in my phone number so that they were clear. In addition I noticed that my voice became hoarse after talking for an extended period. Four days ago I noticed that my speech was not right...Something between mind, tongue and lips was not clicking quite right. My tongue also feels thick and I feel like I need to drink tons of water. I am not sure if other people can tell, but I know that something is not right with my speech. I have examined my tongue up and down...it sticks out straight and has NO and I mean NO fascilations. It just sits still in my mouth. No atrophy either. I am a big talker and never have to think about talking! Guess this sounds familar to many of you right? I am of course scared to death. Only 29 (male) and married one month ago. Two months ago I was running 2 miles a day and getting better with each run (until I got married and instantly became less concerned about my weight My wife has been out of town all week and she knows nothing about this. She is the most incredible person and the thought of not getting old with her rips my heart out. I think you all know the feeling. She is my everything.
My question is...speech problems usually seals the deal on this one right? I have not seen any people with symptoms like mine (funny speech) post good news after trips to clinics etc. Can someone shoot straight with me? Do people just not return to Forum after getting all clean verdict from clinic? I have to speak with my wife this weekend about this or I will go crazy.
My question is...speech problems usually seals the deal on this one right? I have not seen any people with symptoms like mine (funny speech) post good news after trips to clinics etc. Can someone shoot straight with me? Do people just not return to Forum after getting all clean verdict from clinic? I have to speak with my wife this weekend about this or I will go crazy.