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29 Years Old Male 145 Pounds 5,3 Tall Medical History
Question: 29 years old
Male
145 pounds
5,3 tall
Medical history
Ulcerative colitis, recovering from flare, surgery 7 years ago removal of 1.5 feet of colon.
Opiate addiction, last dose of suboxone 8/3/2019 Depression
Anxiety
Medications
Humira
Prednisone (weaning off)
Atenolol
Amoxicillin (got bit by a tick 2 weeks ago)
My hands have been a little shaky ever since I quit suboxone and I’ve noticed I’m very fatigued as well. I also haven’t stopped getting chills since I quit. I have had excessive yawning daily multiple yawns a minute. I am worried this is neurological and I’ve had severe anxiety that has made all of these symptoms worse. What would I need to do to rule out ALS?
Male
145 pounds
5,3 tall
Medical history
Ulcerative colitis, recovering from flare, surgery 7 years ago removal of 1.5 feet of colon.
Opiate addiction, last dose of suboxone 8/3/2019 Depression
Anxiety
Medications
Humira
Prednisone (weaning off)
Atenolol
Amoxicillin (got bit by a tick 2 weeks ago)
My hands have been a little shaky ever since I quit suboxone and I’ve noticed I’m very fatigued as well. I also haven’t stopped getting chills since I quit. I have had excessive yawning daily multiple yawns a minute. I am worried this is neurological and I’ve had severe anxiety that has made all of these symptoms worse. What would I need to do to rule out ALS?
Brief Answer:
An EMG would rule out ALS.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the clinical details. Based on that, a diagnosis of ALS is unlikely. However, for the peace of mind, you could get a detailed clinical examination done by a neurologist. After that, if there is any suspicion, an EMG (electromyography) may be done.
Your symptoms can be explained on the basis of anxiety.
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
An EMG would rule out ALS.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the clinical details. Based on that, a diagnosis of ALS is unlikely. However, for the peace of mind, you could get a detailed clinical examination done by a neurologist. After that, if there is any suspicion, an EMG (electromyography) may be done.
Your symptoms can be explained on the basis of anxiety.
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
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