Bowsersmom
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- Aug 21, 2014
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- Learn about ALS
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- TX
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- Houston
I am a 28 year old female. In May my hands started to feel strange, like they weren't working properly. I often miss where I mean to grab (toilet paper, door handle, etc) and it would take a second try to get it right. I have dropped a few things. I feel as though my hands are weak but I still have a strong grip. This now goes for my arms as well as my legs. They feel weak and funny. I have the perception of being weak but I'm not actually "weak" with the exception of dropping things. I am one of many who has landed my way into the fear of ALS from my symptom googling habit so I apologize in advance if I sound ridiculous. Its just that I have read Im just a bit confused because I seem to keep finding information that contradicts its self. I and have read about how its not a "feeling of weakness" it IS weakness as in the muscle doesn't work, its limp...However I have also read that it can be a gradual thing... I saw a Neuro a few months ago and she did the typical strength tests and said if I had ALS I wouldn't be able to stand or move my arms.... which I know isn't true. At night my legs do tingle which I know can be a sign that its not ALS. Im just confused.
I'm truly sorry if I am wasting your time and I thank you in advance for any advice or insight (and for all the other reposes you have given to others like me, you have amazing information and PATIENCE so thank you)
I'm truly sorry if I am wasting your time and I thank you in advance for any advice or insight (and for all the other reposes you have given to others like me, you have amazing information and PATIENCE so thank you)