Johnbarry69
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- Manchester
Hello everyone. I am 21 years old and from the U.K.
Around 8 years ago my grandad passed from ALS and watching him at such a young age truly terrified me. Ever since then I have had horrendous health anxiety.
around 5 months ago I noticed a numb patch on my back. The doctor told me that he wasn’t concerned about this as it is most likely a trapped nerve. This numb patch is still present however hasn’t gotten any worse and isn’t an issue anymore.
now. Over the last few months I have noticed slight muscle atrophy in the upper right side of my back. I went to see a medical expert who told me that my right hand side is around 10% less muscular than my left however he said it wasn’t concerning.
I am so worried about this atrophy and I find myslef obsessively checking everyday. It’s been weeks now and is driving me insane as I’m terrified that it is als.
there is no clinical weakness and I am still attending the gym everyday. In fact my right side (which is less muscular) is stronger than my left side.
the only symptom I am concerned about is the atrophy on my right side. It is quite uncomfortable at times and aches. It is noticeably thinner however there is also stronger.
I’m terrified that I have ALS and my anxiety is through the roof.
I hope you guys can help me out. I appreciate every one of you and if you read this far I truly Thankyou
Around 8 years ago my grandad passed from ALS and watching him at such a young age truly terrified me. Ever since then I have had horrendous health anxiety.
around 5 months ago I noticed a numb patch on my back. The doctor told me that he wasn’t concerned about this as it is most likely a trapped nerve. This numb patch is still present however hasn’t gotten any worse and isn’t an issue anymore.
now. Over the last few months I have noticed slight muscle atrophy in the upper right side of my back. I went to see a medical expert who told me that my right hand side is around 10% less muscular than my left however he said it wasn’t concerning.
I am so worried about this atrophy and I find myslef obsessively checking everyday. It’s been weeks now and is driving me insane as I’m terrified that it is als.
there is no clinical weakness and I am still attending the gym everyday. In fact my right side (which is less muscular) is stronger than my left side.
the only symptom I am concerned about is the atrophy on my right side. It is quite uncomfortable at times and aches. It is noticeably thinner however there is also stronger.
I’m terrified that I have ALS and my anxiety is through the roof.
I hope you guys can help me out. I appreciate every one of you and if you read this far I truly Thankyou