Jess
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- Jul 3, 2008
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
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- Colorado
- City
- Haxtun
Hi. I am new to this site, but impressed with how caring everyone seems.
I am 49-diagnosed 5 yrs. ago with progressive muscle disease. My right arm, hand and leg are getting weaker. I have had foot drop for about 3 yrs. Recently, at routine visit to rheumy, told him I am dropping things more than I used to - not all the time but enough I noticed. Also difficulty with muscle jerks - creating problems playing piano etc. Some twitches - basically right side. At the end of the day, feet up watching the tube, if I stretch my foot-cramps in toes. My reg. doc said he is concerned about MS or ALS. Saw the neuro who diagnosed muscle disease - jerking is not part of that. Has ordered new EMG. Seemed concerned, but said would wait for EMG results.
I guess I am just wondering about someone else's experience with symptoms and their progression. Thanks for any replies.
Jess
I am 49-diagnosed 5 yrs. ago with progressive muscle disease. My right arm, hand and leg are getting weaker. I have had foot drop for about 3 yrs. Recently, at routine visit to rheumy, told him I am dropping things more than I used to - not all the time but enough I noticed. Also difficulty with muscle jerks - creating problems playing piano etc. Some twitches - basically right side. At the end of the day, feet up watching the tube, if I stretch my foot-cramps in toes. My reg. doc said he is concerned about MS or ALS. Saw the neuro who diagnosed muscle disease - jerking is not part of that. Has ordered new EMG. Seemed concerned, but said would wait for EMG results.
I guess I am just wondering about someone else's experience with symptoms and their progression. Thanks for any replies.
Jess