Bortplates
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Hi. For the last year plus, I’ve noticed that ny left thigh is noticeably thinner than the right. The calf and lower leg appear fine, but the thigh is what’s concerning.
I showed my pcp last year and she did see the difference but given no weakness, she just said to monitor. I had neurology work ups for other things but those exams were normal. I’m just not entirely sure why my leg is losing its normal size (unsure when this all began).
Is atrophy typically one of the first symptoms? I can’t say I have many others outside of under eye twitching lately which I know can be explained. And is smaller size without weakness a concern? How long with ALS do areas take to atrophy prior to symptoms developing and condition progressing?
I’m actually by chance having an EMG in June for headaches and neck stuff. Maybe I’ll ask about this.
I showed my pcp last year and she did see the difference but given no weakness, she just said to monitor. I had neurology work ups for other things but those exams were normal. I’m just not entirely sure why my leg is losing its normal size (unsure when this all began).
Is atrophy typically one of the first symptoms? I can’t say I have many others outside of under eye twitching lately which I know can be explained. And is smaller size without weakness a concern? How long with ALS do areas take to atrophy prior to symptoms developing and condition progressing?
I’m actually by chance having an EMG in June for headaches and neck stuff. Maybe I’ll ask about this.