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Early ALS symptoms
Hello all-
I am a 35 yr old male. I have been having some very concerning neurological phenomnea that I would like to have examined. These symptoms begain approx. two weeks ago. Specifically, fasiculations in legs, feet and at times, other parts of the body. Simultaneously, I have a subjective feeling of weakness in the right leg: somedays it seems to involve the entire leg, sometimes just the quads and at others, the calf muscle only. Curiously, this feeling of "weakness" also presents when my leg is at rest and not being used. I have done all the crazy hyperchondriac tests for strength such as squats, calf raises, etc. but there appears to be no objective appreciation in differences of strength. There seems to be no gait disturbance either.
To further mix up the picture, I have had the same feeling of "weakness" and associated twitches in the rt. leg 9 monthes ago which resolved after a week or so. Even more mysteriously, two yrs. ago I was experiencing many fasiculations, myoclonus in the rt. leg and positve Babinski (which was later negative on another exam) and "weakness" in rt. leg. This, too resolved over a period of time.
Can one experience sensations of weakness in different, alternating aspects of the leg, even when at rest? Does the ALS pt. initially notice sensations of weakness or do they notice subtle changes in wieght bearing activity?
Does the above presentation sound like a progressive neuromuscular disease like ALS?
Thanks for your time.
I am a 35 yr old male. I have been having some very concerning neurological phenomnea that I would like to have examined. These symptoms begain approx. two weeks ago. Specifically, fasiculations in legs, feet and at times, other parts of the body. Simultaneously, I have a subjective feeling of weakness in the right leg: somedays it seems to involve the entire leg, sometimes just the quads and at others, the calf muscle only. Curiously, this feeling of "weakness" also presents when my leg is at rest and not being used. I have done all the crazy hyperchondriac tests for strength such as squats, calf raises, etc. but there appears to be no objective appreciation in differences of strength. There seems to be no gait disturbance either.
To further mix up the picture, I have had the same feeling of "weakness" and associated twitches in the rt. leg 9 monthes ago which resolved after a week or so. Even more mysteriously, two yrs. ago I was experiencing many fasiculations, myoclonus in the rt. leg and positve Babinski (which was later negative on another exam) and "weakness" in rt. leg. This, too resolved over a period of time.
Can one experience sensations of weakness in different, alternating aspects of the leg, even when at rest? Does the ALS pt. initially notice sensations of weakness or do they notice subtle changes in wieght bearing activity?
Does the above presentation sound like a progressive neuromuscular disease like ALS?
Thanks for your time.
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wmac
wmac
Was your diagnosis given at a large, academic facility?
Has lyme been considered.
You just don't fit the typical als pt.
Lyme can cause all these symptoms.
Has lyme been considered.
You just don't fit the typical als pt.
Lyme can cause all these symptoms.
What is clonus?
wmac
wmac
Dear Mods, I do apologize for posting links on this site, i purely forgot, sorry!
Hi, it was stiffness in my left ankle, no pain or twitches.
9 months after my first symptom, i went to my GP who performed a manual neuro test, i presented with stiffness, clonus, and brisk reflexes.
If your Dr thinks you have a CNS problem he will perform a Babinski test (please see http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7186 for Babinski sign definition.)
Please dont try to perform this test at home, get a proper Dr to perform it.
good luck.
9 months after my first symptom, i went to my GP who performed a manual neuro test, i presented with stiffness, clonus, and brisk reflexes.
If your Dr thinks you have a CNS problem he will perform a Babinski test (please see http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7186 for Babinski sign definition.)
Please dont try to perform this test at home, get a proper Dr to perform it.
good luck.
what is the typical als?
wmac
wmac
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