Possibly ALS

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Angela73

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I have had fasciculations since 2016. They would move around and be on one limb then the next. So I am not afraid of fasciculations but suddenly they all stopped and are concentrated only in my shoulders. My shoulders have them a lot not previously I hardly ever had them in my shoulders. A month ago I could lifts my arm weights and now I struggle to do what I always did. I have no vitamin deficiency or anything else. I have an appointment with my neurologist next week to perform EMG. I am very concerned. Please could you tell me if anyone else had this similarities. Thank you.

I am not a freaked out anxious person. I take medication for anxiety so I just wanted to ask if this is a possibility based off the symptoms. I appreciate your time and consideration. I know each person is different. I just thought it was strange that my fasciculations were wide spread and now only concentrated on my shoulders. plus my strength is t as strong as it once was and checking to see if someone else may have experienced this in the beginning. I appreciate your advice and knowledge.
 
Hello-

Twitching absent clinical weakness can mean any number of things. Please make sure to read here: Read Before Posting for a more detailed explanation of what ALS is and isn't. Having twitches for 6 years without any of the other hallmark symptoms of ALS means you are looking at something else.

I understand you are looking for certainty here, but only a neurologist can provide you a clinical exam and use that to figure out direction and next steps. It's hard to wait, but you will have answers next week.

Please take care, and do let us know how things go after your appointment next week.

~F
 
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