DaveHutch
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Hi all,
I have read the sticky posts and understand my presentation may be somewhat atypical for als, however, as the situation develops I am becoming increasingly concerned.
last month I became unwell with migraines, nausea, constipation and burning, tingling and prickling sensations in my limbs. I have had a brain MRI which was clear and I’m scheduled to see a neurologist next week.
in addition to the above, I experience widespread muscle twitches/fadciculations. My left hand is significantly atrophied in comparison to the right and I notice persistent fasciculations in the area between thumb and finger where the atrophy is apparent. At night and when extended, my left hand twitches and the fingers shake/jolt.
my bowel has also completely stopped working and processing food. Even with laxatives, I can’t pass wind or a stool and my anal sphincter muscles are completely weak and barren.
I’ve not noticed clinical weakness in terms of day to day activities with my left hand yet but the thumb does cramp and ache quite often. Upon research, my symptoms are starting to line up with ALS as well as MS.
any thoughts on the presentation and advice ahead of my neurology appointment would be greatly appreciated.
I have read the sticky posts and understand my presentation may be somewhat atypical for als, however, as the situation develops I am becoming increasingly concerned.
last month I became unwell with migraines, nausea, constipation and burning, tingling and prickling sensations in my limbs. I have had a brain MRI which was clear and I’m scheduled to see a neurologist next week.
in addition to the above, I experience widespread muscle twitches/fadciculations. My left hand is significantly atrophied in comparison to the right and I notice persistent fasciculations in the area between thumb and finger where the atrophy is apparent. At night and when extended, my left hand twitches and the fingers shake/jolt.
my bowel has also completely stopped working and processing food. Even with laxatives, I can’t pass wind or a stool and my anal sphincter muscles are completely weak and barren.
I’ve not noticed clinical weakness in terms of day to day activities with my left hand yet but the thumb does cramp and ache quite often. Upon research, my symptoms are starting to line up with ALS as well as MS.
any thoughts on the presentation and advice ahead of my neurology appointment would be greatly appreciated.