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ALS Fascultations
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ALS Fascultations
by Jammsher, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
I frequently see fascilutations listed as being caused by exercise. I have recently been using one of those video game dance mats (where you jump as if you were jumping rope) to loose weight, I stopped after my left calf started fascilutating really bad, and now my right calf is beginning. My father-in-law has ALS so I know what fasics... look like. (Mine have lasted about a month and a half now after I stopped exercising.) I figure since the exercising at the time made my calves REALLY SORE the exercise was the source, but since they have not stopped, I am getting concerned. Also my left calf still feels sore somewhat, not crampy just achy. Even though I haven't been exercising. I have noticed no weakness or atrophy, but would I yet?
My question is if caused by exercise how long do fasics typically last after you have stopped?
Thanks!
My question is if caused by exercise how long do fasics typically last after you have stopped?
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Feb 15, 2005 12:00AM
Fasciculations in the absence of muscle weakness and wasting do not indicate ALS. Your fasciculation seem very temporally related to the exercise - was this more exercise than you are used to? - if so you could have overexerted or damaged the muscle somewhat.
If fasciculations are present in ALS, usually there are the other signs such as weakness or wasting in one or more limbs, and other features such as difficulty swallowing.
Although I cannot say for sure over the internet, they are probably realted to the exercise, and should resolve as the muscle heals over days to weeks.
If not, you could always get an opinion by your doctor or a neurologist.
Next time you start an exercise program, start low and go slow!
Good luck
If fasciculations are present in ALS, usually there are the other signs such as weakness or wasting in one or more limbs, and other features such as difficulty swallowing.
Although I cannot say for sure over the internet, they are probably realted to the exercise, and should resolve as the muscle heals over days to weeks.
If not, you could always get an opinion by your doctor or a neurologist.
Next time you start an exercise program, start low and go slow!
Good luck
Member Comments (2)
by Jammsher, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
I am a male 30 years of age.
