hanksmith
New member
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2016
- Messages
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- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- CA
- State
- Ontario
- City
- Ottawa
Hello all,
I did read the sticky before posting wanted to be sure to still ask my question as it includes some breathing concerns as well.
Here are my symptoms which I am convinced are ALS:
- right side of body is always cold and I have pulled muscle in my calf all the time and feel as though I am developing a drop foot. Perceived weakness but so far no obvious sign of weakness while at the gym. Limb onset?
- 8 months ago I developed a feeling that something was always stuck in my throat and it was continuously been sore since then, and about a month ago the end of my tongue has felt numb and my tongue wants to curl up into the back of my throat. Twitches here and there but I am noticing it difficult to talk and slurring certain words. Bulbar onset?
- For months now I have been feeling as though the muscles in my throat are pulled and can't get a good deep breath. I went to the ENT and she saw swelling but wasn't concerned. It is becoming more and more difficult to get a deep breath and I feel throbbing and burning in my neck when I exert myself in physical activity. Respiratory onset?
I have convinced myself all these things point to ALS and have made an appointment with my doc to discuss, but am looking for support.
Thanks for your time.
I did read the sticky before posting wanted to be sure to still ask my question as it includes some breathing concerns as well.
Here are my symptoms which I am convinced are ALS:
- right side of body is always cold and I have pulled muscle in my calf all the time and feel as though I am developing a drop foot. Perceived weakness but so far no obvious sign of weakness while at the gym. Limb onset?
- 8 months ago I developed a feeling that something was always stuck in my throat and it was continuously been sore since then, and about a month ago the end of my tongue has felt numb and my tongue wants to curl up into the back of my throat. Twitches here and there but I am noticing it difficult to talk and slurring certain words. Bulbar onset?
- For months now I have been feeling as though the muscles in my throat are pulled and can't get a good deep breath. I went to the ENT and she saw swelling but wasn't concerned. It is becoming more and more difficult to get a deep breath and I feel throbbing and burning in my neck when I exert myself in physical activity. Respiratory onset?
I have convinced myself all these things point to ALS and have made an appointment with my doc to discuss, but am looking for support.
Thanks for your time.