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Hi, I've gone ahead and read the stickies. Just checking on a few symptoms which are a troubling - thought I'd come here for some advice. I'm a 24 year old male with no real medical history.
I've noticed some weakness in my left arm recently, mainly in the shoulder/upper arm area; this includes bicep and tricep. Also, there is some atrophy in the arm. I first noticed this about a month or two ago and it has been getting worse recently. My arm seems to tire more easily than the other as well. I notice it while doing small tasks (ie: washing hair) as well as bigger tasks (ie: carrying boxes). I also have muscle twitching throughout my body which seems to have come on recently as well. Finally, my left leg seems a bit tight when I wake up in the morning. It feels a bit tight when I am walking as well.
I saw my GP today and have been referred to a Neuro who I'll be seeing after the holidays. I know I seem too young to worry, but I can't rule anything out. Any thoughts on all of this?
Thank you!
I've noticed some weakness in my left arm recently, mainly in the shoulder/upper arm area; this includes bicep and tricep. Also, there is some atrophy in the arm. I first noticed this about a month or two ago and it has been getting worse recently. My arm seems to tire more easily than the other as well. I notice it while doing small tasks (ie: washing hair) as well as bigger tasks (ie: carrying boxes). I also have muscle twitching throughout my body which seems to have come on recently as well. Finally, my left leg seems a bit tight when I wake up in the morning. It feels a bit tight when I am walking as well.
I saw my GP today and have been referred to a Neuro who I'll be seeing after the holidays. I know I seem too young to worry, but I can't rule anything out. Any thoughts on all of this?
Thank you!