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Sjrunner1992
Sjrunner1992

*this has been posted in General Health, but I think I posted in the wrong group*

Hello,

I've posted a few times and I'm sorry if I'm being repetitive. My issues started in October. After ballroom dancing, my left bicep was in pain. Then from that day on, I  woke up with numbness, tingling in my left pinky finger. I went to see Neurologist and I was diagnosed with pinched nerve C7. I went to chiropractor and then stopped going. My bicep was fine.

Then recently, I think because I didn't take care of it, I think my left arm got worse. Felt pain from my back. I keep doing hand mobility drills to make my hand feel better. Whenever I've been using the mouse, I think there's weakness in the middle finger. There's that few second pause when I press the buttons, which isn't on my control. Then everything gets normal and it's just been happening. 

Right hand seems fine for most part. However recently no matter what hand, I've been dropping things recently. Idk if it's clumsiness or I have a health issue. The good news is I    can hold cups with one hand and not drop it.

For speaking. I think I might be slurring. There words I can't pronounce correctly (mostly Cs and Ss). At the same time, I notice that whenever I brush my teeth, I feel itching and burning in my throat from the toothpaste.

In the past forums, I asked whether this is ALS related. Despite people saying no it's not, I  get fears of that. Maybe because I'm from Bay Area and a legend went down. However I    feel things are getting worse. Maybe because I'm not doing my job of taking care of my body? I hope that's the reason. 

There's hope that it's not ALS because:

-Since things started in October, I probably would be worse if it was ALS.

-I have performed well in sports (running and lifting).

-My twitching isn't constant in one area. It's all over the body and lasts for a second or two.

Why it could be:

-It can be slow progress.

I hope I am wrong again about thinking I have ALS. I will see my doctor and hope she refers me to a neurologist. However, I am tired of being in pain. I am 25 and I have too much to live for. Please help me.

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  • Sjrunner1992
    Sjrunner1992

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    Bump. I’m worried about my speech. There words I mispronounce because of reasons not under my control. However when I try again it’s fine. At the same time I felt Something in my left tonsil
  • Sjrunner1992
    Sjrunner1992

    Posted

    Okay actually it’s not tonsils, but it’s top back jaw/tooth on the left side that’s feeling weird
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