Is ALS debut 20 years old?

[anfwewwe]

Hi, my name is Avnet. I'm 20 years old. My symptoms are specific and have many causes, so they are difficult to recognize and manage on their own. I understand that I have serious concerns about my health, so I turned to a psychiatrist about this. I apologize in advance if the translation is incorrect or I am not a native speaker. I respect you, I pray for your well-being, and I hope for the best.

My symptoms appeared on April 21, or rather, after the DPT vaccination. Then I watched a very scary video about tetanus... I was overcome by intense panic. Because I noticed fasciculations on the body, on two legs, all over the body, including the neck, ribs. That day, I felt my legs give out and they vibrate. There is also pain and numbness in the arms and legs, sharp and severe shooting pains.

When trying to move your fingers while typing on the keyboard, the feeling of current and pain is like twisting. The soles of the feet cramp violently and throb along with fasciculations. When I walk, I feel like I'm sinking into the ground. Sensation of vibration during fasciculations. At the same time, I can jump, walk on tiptoe.

I have read a report that fasciculations without atrophy and clinical weakness are not ALS, but I have also heard about the development of ALS with such symptoms. Do you think this could be the debut of the ALS? Another symptom is a lump in my throat and difficulty swallowing, but I eat as usual and drink water. Most likely, it's tonsillitis or GERD, I have these two diseases.

I am very ashamed to face such symptoms, but I am very worried. The neurologist's appointment is scheduled for June 23. Does it look like ALS?

 

[lgelb]

If you have tonsillitis and GERD, that's what you should be treating, along with your anxiety. Make sure you finish the antibiotic and take other meds as prescribed.

I expect the neurology appointment to be reassuring as regards to ALS or anything like it.

 

[anfwewwe]

Hello, I have come with new symptoms. Four days ago, my left hand started pulling, I can lift it up, button my shirt, but when lifting weights, I tremble. Fingers twitch at rest, fasciculations are also noted, but not permanent, but spontaneous. In general, the pain is severe, I think it's not ALS.There's no pain with ALS, is there?

Burning, tingling, numbness, twisting, generally aching pain. When clenching into a fist, there is pain + more fasciculation on the part of the little finger. I noticed a constant dry mouth, throughout the day, at night, I wake up in the morning with a dry throat. Drinking water makes it a little better, but it's still dry. There was a condition of prediabetes (endocrinologist). What's the chance that it's not ALS?

I am expecting a repeat appointment with a neurologist on June 23At the first examination, there were complaints of twitching in the calves and body, trembling in the legs. All indicators were normal.

 

[lgelb]

The chance that it's not ALS? For me, 100%.

I would ask a trainer to observe your form during lifting to make sure you are not overdoing it and that your form is good, and also track your sleep with a wearable, and address any problems it suggests, like fast pulse, low oxygen, fast respiratory rate, lack of restorative sleep, etc. with your GP.

 

[anfwewwe]

Hello, I had an appointment with a neurologist, who examined my reflexes and found them to be normal after 2 months of twitching. I was referred to an EMG test to assess the situation. They say this is a rare side effect of tetanus revaccination (Tdap) and I trust the doctor's assessment. Therefore, I believe there is currently no evidence of ALS. I will attach the EMG results when the scheduled appointment takes place. Thanks.