shars13
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I apologize if something similar has already been addressed. I have read through a number of posts...but not all of them. And I haven't seen anything in regards to numbness...so I just thought I'd put this out there.
I'm a female, 31 yrs old. About 6 weeks ago, after work I noticed my right thigh was numb. I thought I injured it while exercising the day before. After 3 days, it didn't go away.
I thought maybe diabetes. Dr. said it could be a pinched nerve and with rest it should go away in 3 weeks or so. Blood work and x-rays were ok. After 3 weeks it got better, numbness area got smaller and it was not as strong, but it was still there.
I was referred to a neurologist. He sent me to do an MRI last week. Now he wants to do an EMG next week. Serious stuff and I'm nervous.
I have no pain, no twitching. Only numbness. I used to run at least 3 miles 5 days a week. Since my numbness I stopped running. Walking only, per Dr.'s orders. I feel my leg strength is maybe at 80%. The rest of my body feels normal.
I know my numbness/weakness is only in one area now. But does ALS affect body parts one-at-a-time. Or is it more common for numbness/weakness to appear throughout the entire body at once.
Any help is appreciated. And again, sorry if this subject has already been done.
Thank you,
Shar
I'm a female, 31 yrs old. About 6 weeks ago, after work I noticed my right thigh was numb. I thought I injured it while exercising the day before. After 3 days, it didn't go away.
I thought maybe diabetes. Dr. said it could be a pinched nerve and with rest it should go away in 3 weeks or so. Blood work and x-rays were ok. After 3 weeks it got better, numbness area got smaller and it was not as strong, but it was still there.
I was referred to a neurologist. He sent me to do an MRI last week. Now he wants to do an EMG next week. Serious stuff and I'm nervous.
I have no pain, no twitching. Only numbness. I used to run at least 3 miles 5 days a week. Since my numbness I stopped running. Walking only, per Dr.'s orders. I feel my leg strength is maybe at 80%. The rest of my body feels normal.
I know my numbness/weakness is only in one area now. But does ALS affect body parts one-at-a-time. Or is it more common for numbness/weakness to appear throughout the entire body at once.
Any help is appreciated. And again, sorry if this subject has already been done.
Thank you,
Shar