Mel71
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- May 18, 2021
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- Learn about ALS
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- WA
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- Bellevue
Thank you for taking my question. I have read the stickies, but have a question related to twitching.
The sticky says that twitching is not typically a symptom of ALS "especially if it is widespread". I have the occasional twitching in my quads, calves or hamstrings, but I have constant twitching in my left foot with my toes jerking regularly. There is some buzzing in this ankle and foot, but it is mostly jerking toes and twitching without sensory symptoms. It has progressed over the last few weeks.
Is jerking typical of an als presentation if it comes with twitching in a very targeted area?
I have a neuro appointment in a week. No clinical weakness. Power walking every day. No visible atrophy. The twitching and jerking stops with klonopin. I have a very stiff back according to the rheumatologist, but no autoimmune disorder or back pain that would explain nerve issues.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
The sticky says that twitching is not typically a symptom of ALS "especially if it is widespread". I have the occasional twitching in my quads, calves or hamstrings, but I have constant twitching in my left foot with my toes jerking regularly. There is some buzzing in this ankle and foot, but it is mostly jerking toes and twitching without sensory symptoms. It has progressed over the last few weeks.
Is jerking typical of an als presentation if it comes with twitching in a very targeted area?
I have a neuro appointment in a week. No clinical weakness. Power walking every day. No visible atrophy. The twitching and jerking stops with klonopin. I have a very stiff back according to the rheumatologist, but no autoimmune disorder or back pain that would explain nerve issues.
I would appreciate your thoughts.