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I am worried about having ALS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am worried about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I have had a twitch in my left hypothenar muscle intermittently for three weeks or so. Perhaps a few twitches per hour followed by hours of no twitching. I also have twitches in other parts of my body quite regularly though this one ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms are not typical of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Benign fasciculation syndrome, an electrolyte imbalance or thyroid gland dysfunction could mimic this clinical situation. Coming to this point, ... Read Full »
I am suffering from thumb stiffness and muscle pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Two months ago, I first noticed my right-hand thumb being stiff when using my phone. It subsided after a few minutes and returned to normal. A few days later, while sipping a cup of tea, my thumb began to feel stiff once more and to shake somewhat. I began to worry then. I struggled fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your symptoms do not seem to be related to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Your symptoms are more suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome or a bulging disc in the cervical vertebral column, leading to pain ... Read Full »
Can twitching in the legs occur due to ALS?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about twitching in my legs. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscle twitching can be related to differential medical disorders: 1. Neuropathy (nerve damage) 2. Thyroid gland dysfunction. 3. Electrolyte imbalances. 4. Muscular disorders. 5. Epilepsy (seizures) or central nervous system disorders. 6. Benign fasciculation syndrome... Read Full »
Can my difficulty in swallowing and left jaw muscle spasm be due to ALS?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had three EMGs in the last 17 months. The doctors say I do not have ALS, but I have new symptoms that correlate with the disease. I was told the last EMG (the other two) were normal, but on the report where the T9 paraspinal was tested, the poly, amp, duration, recruitment, and act... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that with three normal EMGs (electromyography), we can exclude ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). I would like to know more about your symptoms and complaints. There are some specific EMG criteria for ALS that a neurologi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male weighing 435 lbs. My height is 5 feet 10 inches. I have a severe issue I am dealing with and need help. It has been more than a year since this has started. It began with facial twitching, then moved on to full body twitching, and it began shortly after I got CO... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern and would explain that sensory symptoms like vibration are not a sign of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), which is a pure motor disorder. As there is no muscle weakness, there is no reason to panic. However, I suggest performing nerve condu... Read Full »
Is twitching a symptom of ALS?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42-year-old male and have noticed a twitch under my left eye. It has constantly been twitching for the past week. I do not have any muscle weakness in my hands and legs or any other symptoms. My question is, could this be a symptom of ALS (especially the kind that affects the uppe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS as the location of the muscle twitching is very atypical of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and you do not have any other symptoms like muscle or limb weaknes... Read Full »
What could be the twitches in body with no atrophy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I am concerned about the possibility of ALS/MND. My symptoms to my knowledge started around August 2018 whilst doing a nursing degree at university. I developed a trapped nerve in my left ulnar nerve after sitting an exam and this seemed to trigger the event... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or MND (motor neuron disease). You should know that there are a lot of benign causes underlying twitching (fasciculation), including anxiety, ... Read Full »
My bicep muscle has been twitching. Is it due to ALS?
Query: Hello doctor, My bicep muscle has been twitching and my leg and arms muscles twitch occasionally. I am super anxious about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I am 36 and postpartum six weeks but I cannot stop obsessing about ALS. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that there are a lot of other benign causes that may lead to fasciculations like anxiety and insomnia, benign fasciculation syndrome, vitamin D and vitamin B12 deficiency, an electrolyte imbalance or thyroid gland dysfunctio... Read Full »
Are the cramps I am experiencing are due to ALS or MND?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male and in need of some reassurance over my serious health anxiety re motor neurone disease (MND) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I am not normally anxious or depressed, married with a young daughter and a wife who is pregnant. It started with an entire all day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are not typical of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). You should know that at your age ALS is a very exceptional diagnosis. But there are also a lot of other conditions that may mimic this clinical situation. For this reason, I would recommend performi... Read Full »
I am suffering from health anxiety and scared of ALS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from health anxiety, and I am scared of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I started getting muscle twitches all over my body about six months ago. It started after I stopped taking Valium 10 mg daily for seven months (in suppository form). However, they still occur. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be related to benign fasciculation syndrome, which is associated with multiple muscle fasciculations in the absence of any neurological disorders. Of course, anxiety can trigger this clinical situation. As your EMG (electromyography) was normal, we ca... Read Full »