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Hello folks
I've read the stickies on top of common ALS symptoms and what not, but I would love a response to my specific situation.
I am a 21 year old male. I have these spasms/twitches that go through my whole body, "mainly my calves". The twitching stared about 4 months ago. The range from my feet, stomach, fingers, neck, even my lip, almost everywhere. The twitching is like small muscle spasms, nothing too crazy. When I don't focus on the twitching, I don't notice it. My muscles get fatigued extremely quickly. For example, when I cook holding a spatula with my right arm, I would have to switch arms after about a minute and let my arm rest for about 10 seconds. Physical activities are also hard, as my legs become fatigued quickly. Riding a bike/running/ice skating have become difficult. Going up stairs become tiring after 2 sets. I also sweat like crazy now.
About 2-3 years ago, I would be able to do these things without my muscles becoming fatigued too quickly. I would be able to play hockey without my legs giving out so quickly. I didn't have much trouble lifting my legs while running long distances
Also, something weird. I don't have trouble chewing/swallowing, but I sometimes have trouble with the food going down. I get a weird choking feeling that lasts about 20 minutes.
I want to believe that these all could possibly be symptoms of me being out of shape. I weighed about 145 when I was 17, I weigh 175 now. It just blows my mind how fast my muscles become tired and why I get these crazy twitches throughout my body all of a sudden. Also, as a 21 year old, I find it weird that my muscles have become fatigued too quickly.
I do not go to the gym regularly never have in my life. I do believe I was more physically active in high school than I am now in college. (Must explain the 30 pounds gained)
Neurologist had blood work and an MRI done, with no signs of tumors and blood looking normal.
Why are these muscle twitches going on? Why are my muscles becoming quickly fatigued? My legs become fatigued the fastest. I believe I do not have bad anxiety... I am a pretty relaxed guy. These muscle twitches are driving me nuts people.
Thanks for the input
I've read the stickies on top of common ALS symptoms and what not, but I would love a response to my specific situation.
I am a 21 year old male. I have these spasms/twitches that go through my whole body, "mainly my calves". The twitching stared about 4 months ago. The range from my feet, stomach, fingers, neck, even my lip, almost everywhere. The twitching is like small muscle spasms, nothing too crazy. When I don't focus on the twitching, I don't notice it. My muscles get fatigued extremely quickly. For example, when I cook holding a spatula with my right arm, I would have to switch arms after about a minute and let my arm rest for about 10 seconds. Physical activities are also hard, as my legs become fatigued quickly. Riding a bike/running/ice skating have become difficult. Going up stairs become tiring after 2 sets. I also sweat like crazy now.
About 2-3 years ago, I would be able to do these things without my muscles becoming fatigued too quickly. I would be able to play hockey without my legs giving out so quickly. I didn't have much trouble lifting my legs while running long distances
Also, something weird. I don't have trouble chewing/swallowing, but I sometimes have trouble with the food going down. I get a weird choking feeling that lasts about 20 minutes.
I want to believe that these all could possibly be symptoms of me being out of shape. I weighed about 145 when I was 17, I weigh 175 now. It just blows my mind how fast my muscles become tired and why I get these crazy twitches throughout my body all of a sudden. Also, as a 21 year old, I find it weird that my muscles have become fatigued too quickly.
I do not go to the gym regularly never have in my life. I do believe I was more physically active in high school than I am now in college. (Must explain the 30 pounds gained)
Neurologist had blood work and an MRI done, with no signs of tumors and blood looking normal.
Why are these muscle twitches going on? Why are my muscles becoming quickly fatigued? My legs become fatigued the fastest. I believe I do not have bad anxiety... I am a pretty relaxed guy. These muscle twitches are driving me nuts people.
Thanks for the input