sdca619
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Hi all,
I’m terrified and need some help. I’ll try to be brief.
About two months ago my eyesight in my right eye became totally blurry. It’s improved now, and almost back to normal, but I’ve since had other symptoms develop.
Just over a week ago my right foot went numb and within a few days it spread all the way up the leg. That leg is also weak and heavier to move. I don’t think I have drop foot, but the leg is heavier, stiff, and my gait is altered (and noticeable to others).
I went to my PCP who examined me and seemed a bit concerned. She did a mini neuro exam and noticed what she called mild ataxia (that was with the finger to nose test, where I missed the target slightly). Left side is totally normal. She has referred me to a neurologist, but the next available appt wasn’t for almost two months from now!! I asked her what she thinks the problem is, but she wouldn’t really say; just felt like I needed a neuro eval and possibly MRI and further testing.
I’m not normally a hypochondriac but the uncertainty made me do my own research on the Internet, and led me to ALS, especially given the weakness in my right leg. I don’t notice any twitching or cramping, but there is the stiffness, heaviness and weakness, and I read that ALS often starts on one side, one limb.
I know you guys can’t diagnose me over the Internet, but what do you think?
Thanks so much for any thoughts. You are wonderful answering questions by anxious people like me.
I’m terrified and need some help. I’ll try to be brief.
About two months ago my eyesight in my right eye became totally blurry. It’s improved now, and almost back to normal, but I’ve since had other symptoms develop.
Just over a week ago my right foot went numb and within a few days it spread all the way up the leg. That leg is also weak and heavier to move. I don’t think I have drop foot, but the leg is heavier, stiff, and my gait is altered (and noticeable to others).
I went to my PCP who examined me and seemed a bit concerned. She did a mini neuro exam and noticed what she called mild ataxia (that was with the finger to nose test, where I missed the target slightly). Left side is totally normal. She has referred me to a neurologist, but the next available appt wasn’t for almost two months from now!! I asked her what she thinks the problem is, but she wouldn’t really say; just felt like I needed a neuro eval and possibly MRI and further testing.
I’m not normally a hypochondriac but the uncertainty made me do my own research on the Internet, and led me to ALS, especially given the weakness in my right leg. I don’t notice any twitching or cramping, but there is the stiffness, heaviness and weakness, and I read that ALS often starts on one side, one limb.
I know you guys can’t diagnose me over the Internet, but what do you think?
Thanks so much for any thoughts. You are wonderful answering questions by anxious people like me.