First of all, sorry for my English. It is not my mother tongue.
The reason for this email is to explain my reoccupation with some symptoms that I feel and its possible relationship with ALS.
About 2 weeks ago I began to notice that my right hand was quite sleepy at night especially, and I also felt a tingling sensation. Sometimes I also felt it in my left hand, but in less intensity.
I also noticed strange sensations in my legs and feet. I started obsessing with ALS after reading online.
I also have to indicate that at that moment I noticed discomfort in my shoulders and neck.
I visited two neurologists. They indicated an EMG and a magnetic resonance.
The result of the EMG is that I have reduced sensory conduction speed and normal motor speed (I do not know if this is related to ALS, since ALS is a disease that affects the motor).
After this test I was told that I have carpal tunnel in my right hand.
The result of the MRI is that I have a small protrusion at the vertebral level C5-C6. The rest is within normality.
I also visited a physiotherapist who told me that I have two shoulder contractions.
I know there are several symptoms and possible causes, but after informing me about ALS I am very afraid that it could be an initial stage of ALS. I have also read that carpal tunnel is sometimes diagnosed when in fact it is the beginning of ALS. I do not know if this is correct.
I have the review with the neurologist next week. I would like you to help me because sometimes due to my anxiety I see symptoms or I feel things that I do not know if they have a real origin, like discomfort in the foot or I see fasciculations or tingling in several places.
Thank you
The reason for this email is to explain my reoccupation with some symptoms that I feel and its possible relationship with ALS.
About 2 weeks ago I began to notice that my right hand was quite sleepy at night especially, and I also felt a tingling sensation. Sometimes I also felt it in my left hand, but in less intensity.
I also noticed strange sensations in my legs and feet. I started obsessing with ALS after reading online.
I also have to indicate that at that moment I noticed discomfort in my shoulders and neck.
I visited two neurologists. They indicated an EMG and a magnetic resonance.
The result of the EMG is that I have reduced sensory conduction speed and normal motor speed (I do not know if this is related to ALS, since ALS is a disease that affects the motor).
After this test I was told that I have carpal tunnel in my right hand.
The result of the MRI is that I have a small protrusion at the vertebral level C5-C6. The rest is within normality.
I also visited a physiotherapist who told me that I have two shoulder contractions.
I know there are several symptoms and possible causes, but after informing me about ALS I am very afraid that it could be an initial stage of ALS. I have also read that carpal tunnel is sometimes diagnosed when in fact it is the beginning of ALS. I do not know if this is correct.
I have the review with the neurologist next week. I would like you to help me because sometimes due to my anxiety I see symptoms or I feel things that I do not know if they have a real origin, like discomfort in the foot or I see fasciculations or tingling in several places.
Thank you