ag1554
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- Loved one DX
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- Houston
I am so worried, and sad. My husband just told me that after having the EMG this week they have cancelled the catscan that was scheduled next week, and are having him go to a doctor who specializes in Neuromuscular disease. The doctor who read the EMG says he does not believe it has anything to do with his spine, that it is a neurological issue. That scares the heck out of me - darn google. We were so hoping that the issues he's having were caused by a bulging disc or something.
Symptoms started a couple of years ago I guess - at night his legs would twitch and cramp up, then he began to trip, lose his balance, etc. then he got the foot drop in his right leg, then muscle atrophy, now it is both feet. He was stubborn and would not go to the doctor!
Finally he has gone, and now, we both fear that ALS may be the diagnosis. Could these symptoms be another disease? I am going to have a tough time this weekend. Got to keep up happy face for him, but right now, I feel like my heart is breaking!
Since it has taken a couple of years to get to this point, could that mean that it is slow progressing? I pray that this is the case.
Symptoms started a couple of years ago I guess - at night his legs would twitch and cramp up, then he began to trip, lose his balance, etc. then he got the foot drop in his right leg, then muscle atrophy, now it is both feet. He was stubborn and would not go to the doctor!
Finally he has gone, and now, we both fear that ALS may be the diagnosis. Could these symptoms be another disease? I am going to have a tough time this weekend. Got to keep up happy face for him, but right now, I feel like my heart is breaking!
Since it has taken a couple of years to get to this point, could that mean that it is slow progressing? I pray that this is the case.