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Muscle Fasciculations
by Grace05, Nov 20, 2007 12:46PM
A few months ago I developed some weakness in my left leg, then the right one started getting weaker. My back was hurting and I was sure the back was causing my problem. My family doc, then a neurologist examined me and believe I may have early stages of ALS. All blood test came back negative, and I did find out that I have a bulging disc at L5. I heard of a problem that can affect the motor part of the nerves and cause centralized pain in the lower back and leg weakness in both legs.. (Radiculopothy - I think)... Looking and praying for hope that I don't have ALS... My family doc says the bulging disc would not cause fasciculations in the upper part of the body...
YOUR thoughts please......
YOUR thoughts please......
Member Comments (1)
by kw47781, Nov 20, 2007 04:47PM
To: Grace05
A L5 bulging disc could cause you to have weakness, numbness, and other strange sensations in your legs, but I don't think it would cause muscle fasciculations. I'm afraid that ALS is indeed a possibility. Have you had an EMG on your legs? What about a nerve conduction study?
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