Deb33
New member
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2008
- Messages
- 3
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- US
- State
- NJ
- City
- Chesterfield
On June 15th, I noticed a pain deep in my right upper leg area. Over the next few days it continued to worsen and the skin became numb. I saw my doctor who gave me medication - muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatories. It helped control the pain which at times was intense but I could not function when I was so drugged. After two weeks, the pain lessened and a general discomfort replaced it. I now have a similar discomfort in both my upper arms.
I am seeing a neurologist this coming Friday. I guess the reason I joined this forum is because my grandmother and aunt both died of ALS at the age of 58. I am currently 53. It would be just too coincidental for it to be anything else.
My boys are 18 and 15 and I have no idea how I will tell them when I am actually diagnosed.
Does it sound like a definite to you?
I am seeing a neurologist this coming Friday. I guess the reason I joined this forum is because my grandmother and aunt both died of ALS at the age of 58. I am currently 53. It would be just too coincidental for it to be anything else.
My boys are 18 and 15 and I have no idea how I will tell them when I am actually diagnosed.
Does it sound like a definite to you?