alanb1980
New member
- Joined
- Jul 4, 2013
- Messages
- 4
- Reason
- Learn about ALS
- Country
- US
- State
- AR
- City
- Conway
I am a 33 year old male. I have always been healthy and athletic. That is, until a few months ago. For the past year, I have been experiencing constant muscle twitching in both arms and both legs. A few months ago, I was just laying in bed when my entire left arm started tingling and theN went completely numb(I was NOT laying on my arm). A few minutes later, the feeling came back into my arm. But, ever since then, my arm has been noticeably weaker and my fingers are beginning to curl under. My index finger and thumb are the strongest on that hand. I'm also right handed so I don't use my left arm as much. Last week, I noticed that my left leg and foot are weaker and feel heavier. And my foot is beginning to develop a drop foot. Another symptom is that my speech is beginning to develop a slur and is sounding hoarse. I don't think it's a stroke as my face isn't paralyzed and I have feeling in all my extremities. I also have a balance issue when I am standing and walking. Also, my fingers, on both hands, are constantly twitching. I am also having issues with eating and drinking. It's like food and liquids want to, occasionally, godown the wrong tube.