Worried.

[RobinG]

Hello all.

I have been having concerning (to me) symptoms for a few months now. It started with tingling, pain, and an uncomfortable sensation in my face, jaw, mouth, and tongue. Sometimes it feels like tiny muscle spasms. This progressed to tingling and small muscle spasms all over my body, but I haven’t noticed weakness, atrophy, or any change in ability. Could this be an onset of ALS? I know that rationally it is probably a vitamin deficiency of some sort as well as stress and anxiety from the months of pandemic, but I would love if someone could ease my mind so I could check ALS off my list of health anxieties.

Thank you. Strength and serenity to each and every one of you.

 

[Nikki J]

Hi
tingling and pain are sensory symptoms and if anything indicate a problem with the sensory system. ALS is a disease of the motor neurons and the hallmark is loss of function. You are not describing ALS at all. Read here for more information Important - READ BEFORE POSTING! Answers to common concerns about possible symptoms