Nk904
18-04-14, 00:33
I've been on this ALS scare for over three months. It all started with a dull back ache that usually comes about when I'm sitting down at work. Of course, I consulted google and instantly found twitching and ALS. Ever since then the twitching has been so bad. It's literally all over but predominantly in my calfs. I've spent too much money and time on this. I don't have any clinical weakness and apart from boney knees and my left palm looking smaller than my right I don't notice anything. The twitching is ruining me. I've seen a primary care doctor, a er room doctor and a neuro. All neurology tests were good (just basic neuro exams like stand on one foot, walk, etc). I know this is more than likely anxiety but I can't shake this fear. It keeps me from sleeping and I hate it. I hate the twitches. I'm currently on celexa and a vitamin d pill. if the twitching was related to ALS, would I have noticed weakness 3 1/2 months later? Help! I've been known to over react and have been to the doctor for a lot of things. I'm 22 and a male. I need more reassurance and a helpful way to rid myself of this fear. All my doctors and my twin brother look at me crazy...
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Last September I happened to fall in the woods while running. If it was foot drop from ALS would my foot still be unable to do daily activities? It's still sensitive every once in a while. I heard a story of a pitcher who got hit in the hand with a baseball and his hand never healed the same and he got ALS. Any correlation?! Someone help
---------- Post added at 23:33 ---------- Previous post was at 21:10 ----------
Last September I happened to fall in the woods while running. If it was foot drop from ALS would my foot still be unable to do daily activities? It's still sensitive every once in a while. I heard a story of a pitcher who got hit in the hand with a baseball and his hand never healed the same and he got ALS. Any correlation?! Someone help