NickT76
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- Jul 3, 2013
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- Learn about ALS
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- New York
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- Staten Island
Hello everybody. I've done it ...visited Dr Google and now I think I might have ALS.
I'm a 38 year old male and went through a huge ALS Scare 2 years ago. I went to a neurologist who did 2 EMGs... one in 2012 (lower limbs) and one in 2013 (upper limbs, hands, etc). Both EMGs were clean and I felt a lot better. The Nerve Conduction test however showed I have peripheral neuropathy. My neurologist said that stress can play hell on your body.. I also had a battery of other tests (MRI, blood work,etc). All were normal
Fast forward to about 2 weeks ago. I started getting light headed and now I'm seeing another neurologist. She has ordered me new MRI, balance test, etc.
Right before my neuro appointment I started feeling like something wasn't right in my left arm. Very fatigued and tires really easy. I've gotten to the point where I keep trying to give myself strength tests in my hands and arms to see if they are still working. holding up my arms, gripping coffee cups with all fingers, etc. Not sure if that has now caused further fatigue or issues by doing that.
As I sit here any type this out something just doesn't feel right at all. My left hand is cramping, jittery and just feels very tired and weak. Every day I wake up I feel like it is getting weaker and weaker.
Is this how it starts? Does this sound like ALS to anybody? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a 38 year old male and went through a huge ALS Scare 2 years ago. I went to a neurologist who did 2 EMGs... one in 2012 (lower limbs) and one in 2013 (upper limbs, hands, etc). Both EMGs were clean and I felt a lot better. The Nerve Conduction test however showed I have peripheral neuropathy. My neurologist said that stress can play hell on your body.. I also had a battery of other tests (MRI, blood work,etc). All were normal
Fast forward to about 2 weeks ago. I started getting light headed and now I'm seeing another neurologist. She has ordered me new MRI, balance test, etc.
Right before my neuro appointment I started feeling like something wasn't right in my left arm. Very fatigued and tires really easy. I've gotten to the point where I keep trying to give myself strength tests in my hands and arms to see if they are still working. holding up my arms, gripping coffee cups with all fingers, etc. Not sure if that has now caused further fatigue or issues by doing that.
As I sit here any type this out something just doesn't feel right at all. My left hand is cramping, jittery and just feels very tired and weak. Every day I wake up I feel like it is getting weaker and weaker.
Is this how it starts? Does this sound like ALS to anybody? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.