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  1. S

    SOMA's thread

    Hello I am a 38 year old male. My hips/gluteal muscles are shrinking so much that my pants are constantly drooping in the back. I also have a large indentation on the side of my right hip that my Dr. said appears to be muscle atrophy. I feel weakness in my hips as well. I have also had...
    • Soma
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    • als als? atrophy back cramping diagnosed diagnosis early emg emg? fasciculations increase medical muscle twitching muscles neurologist onset pain possible als stress support symptom symptoms symptoms? twitching weakness
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  2. Scotiaspirit

    Adoption - trying to find out birth family information

    I have a frustrating problem as I was adopted at birth. I have found my birth mother's side of family; and as far as neurological conditions go, I have a half sister who has MS. However, when it comes to my birth father, our province (canadian law) is not allowed or permitted to give...
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    • als back brother cramping dad family father genetic information kids life muscle muscle weakness problem shortness of breath symptoms weakness worry
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Familial ALS (FALS)
  3. B

    Any advise is helpful

    Hi, thank you for taking the time to read and address my concerns. I had posted here about a year ago and now that I have some new symptoms I was hoping I can get some help. My symptoms started about 14 months ago. At the time it was mostly twitching all over, with pain and a heavy feeling in...
    • bksmvh
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    • back brain burning confusing cramping female foot helpful increase mri muscle pain symptoms twitching work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  4. M

    Question re weakness

    Hey Guys, I've been twitching for a while now (4 years or so) had an emg done 4 years ago which was normal. Over the last year I've been cramping real easy - writing, carrying baby, carrying bags etc with no loss of strength. Over the last 2 months I developed a constant focal twitch in my...
    • mc2484
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    • advice als cramping emg exercise insurance pain shoulder stiffness support twitching weakness
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  5. ShiftKicker

    Night time swallowing issues

    Does anyone else have night time coughing and swallowing issues? I wake up frequently with either the urge, but inability to swallow- or, alternately, I wake myself up because I'm swallowing convulsively, end up swallowing bubbles of air and then have the desire to cough (which sets off...
  6. S

    My Story Help

    Hello I would like to share my story and get honest answers. I am going to tell you about everything. I am 21 and a girl. I started having calf twitching a month ago. It seemed as if I would feel the occassional twitch elsewhere but was centered in my right calf. It never stopped and to this day...
  7. C

    Respiratory/bulbar onset?

    Hey guys the name is Carson I'm 27 male I'll be 28 on Halloween this year and I'm from Phoenix Arizona and I've been dealing with some things that have concerned me. Started off with body wide twitching been going for 10 months straight now and shortness of breath which I noticed more when...
    • Cpalmer
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    • atrophy back bed bulbar bulbar onset clinical cramping emg fatigue muscle muscles neurologist onset pain research respiratory respiratory onset shortness of breath symptoms twitching
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  8. S

    Introducing myself

    Greetings. Since I’ve benefitted from reading through these forums for some time now I thought I should introduce myself and try to make some contributions of my own over time. I’m a retired academic librarian and 69 year old husband (our 47th wedding anniversary is next week) and was diagnosed...
    • Statius@
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    • als alsa atrophy children clinic cramping diagnosed diagnosis diaphragm family fasciculations grant heart helpful hiccups modifications muscle reading speech sporadic swallowing swallowing issues symptoms veteran work young
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Newly diagnosed
  9. M

    Concerned

    39 y/o male, veteran, with neurologist documented muscle atrophy, fasciculations, and hyperreflexia. - No plantar reflex whatsoever - All blood tests normal except Vitamin D at 12 (with 30 being the lower limit) - MRIs this coming Wednesday (brain, cervical, and thoracic) - EMG scheduled for...
    • Matt G
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    • ability atrophy brain concerned cramping decline early emg exercise falling fasciculations fingers flu hyperreflexia muscle muscles neurologist night pain progression spasms symptoms tests twitches twitching veteran vitamin d worry
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  10. M

    Question about Limbs Cramping at Night

    I am fairly new to all of this and wonder if others are experiencing this... my right leg and arms seem to contract more at night when I am lying in bed with a lot of pain and I just can't get comfortable without a lot of pillows. Why? I don't have that same kind of pain during the day... just...
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