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Reassurance needed
by Tabs, Apr 02, 2008 12:29AM
Is it pretty much safe to say that symptoms that started in March 2001 but continue today are not ALS if I've had no real weakness or atrophy up until now?
I suspect MS is far more likely with my history and other symptoms, but some of my recent developments (a heavy/weak feeling in my left arm and leg and greatly increased fasciculations) really have me worried about this too wondering if it's possible that ALS could progress that slowly or not at all but then suddenly come on years later.
Here is the post I made in the MS forum that details everything I've had going on:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/476517?post_id=post_2698623
Would appreciate some reassurance, thanks!
Ryan
I suspect MS is far more likely with my history and other symptoms, but some of my recent developments (a heavy/weak feeling in my left arm and leg and greatly increased fasciculations) really have me worried about this too wondering if it's possible that ALS could progress that slowly or not at all but then suddenly come on years later.
Here is the post I made in the MS forum that details everything I've had going on:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/476517?post_id=post_2698623
Would appreciate some reassurance, thanks!
Ryan
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My dad was diagnosed with ALS last August and is now completely recovered. The doctor that treated him also treats MS, fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's among other things. You can read his whole story on my profile.
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