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I have had cramps in my calf and thigh intermittently for around 3 months. Twitching started about 2 months ago in same leg long before I was anxious about it. I have been to the GP yesterday. I am going completely insane with worry over ALSand cannot get it out of my head as I have read and re read that it can begin with theses symptoms alone. I am not coping well and the gp knows that. She checked over my whole body for any changes.. all fine... she tested all muscle strength in arms and legs.... all fine … she did reflexes ….. all fine and Babinski test all fine. I feel that I am now just waiting for something to fail . Most drs say muscle weakness first but one says it can take 6 months from the onset of twitching. My GP says no they would see something can you help I keep getting conflicting answers
I have had cramps in my calf and thigh intermittently for around 3 months. Twitching started about 2 months ago in same leg long before I was anxious about it. I have been to the GP yesterday. I am going completely insane with worry over ALSand cannot get it out of my head as I have read and re read that it can begin with theses symptoms alone. I am not coping well and the gp knows that. She checked over my whole body for any changes.. all fine... she tested all muscle strength in arms and legs.... all fine … she did reflexes ….. all fine and Babinski test all fine. I feel that I am now just waiting for something to fail . Most drs say muscle weakness first but one says it can take 6 months from the onset of twitching. My GP says no they would see something can you help I keep getting conflicting answers
I have been advised to start a new thread.... here goes...
I have had cramps in my calf and thigh intermittently for around 3 months. Twitching started about 2 months ago in same leg long before I was anxious about it. I have been to the GP yesterday. I am going completely insane with worry over ALSand cannot get it out of my head as I have read and re read that it can begin with theses symptoms alone. I am not coping well and the gp knows that. She checked over my whole body for any changes.. all fine... she tested all muscle strength in arms and legs.... all fine … she did reflexes ….. all fine and Babinski test all fine. I feel that I am now just waiting for something to fail . Most drs say muscle weakness first but one says it can take 6 months from the onset of twitching. My GP says no they would see something can you help I keep getting conflicting answers
I have had cramps in my calf and thigh intermittently for around 3 months. Twitching started about 2 months ago in same leg long before I was anxious about it. I have been to the GP yesterday. I am going completely insane with worry over ALSand cannot get it out of my head as I have read and re read that it can begin with theses symptoms alone. I am not coping well and the gp knows that. She checked over my whole body for any changes.. all fine... she tested all muscle strength in arms and legs.... all fine … she did reflexes ….. all fine and Babinski test all fine. I feel that I am now just waiting for something to fail . Most drs say muscle weakness first but one says it can take 6 months from the onset of twitching. My GP says no they would see something can you help I keep getting conflicting answers
Brief Answer:
Can be due to electrolyte disturbances or anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us
The cramps and twitching that you are having with all normal muscle strength and reflexes suggests the cause to be related to electrolyte disturbance or anxiety or thyroid disturbances or a decreased fluid intake. This can also be related to low levels of Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D3. ALS is highly unlikely with the history that you have provided
It is best to get a few blood tests done to find out any abnormality related to electrolytes, vitamin levels and thyroid levels. You can start proper medicine after that. Till then try to have plenty of electrolyte rich fluids and stay calm. Doing exercises like deep breathing exercises to calm your mind will also help.
Hope my answer is helpful. Any follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be due to electrolyte disturbances or anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us
The cramps and twitching that you are having with all normal muscle strength and reflexes suggests the cause to be related to electrolyte disturbance or anxiety or thyroid disturbances or a decreased fluid intake. This can also be related to low levels of Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D3. ALS is highly unlikely with the history that you have provided
It is best to get a few blood tests done to find out any abnormality related to electrolytes, vitamin levels and thyroid levels. You can start proper medicine after that. Till then try to have plenty of electrolyte rich fluids and stay calm. Doing exercises like deep breathing exercises to calm your mind will also help.
Hope my answer is helpful. Any follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Can be due to electrolyte disturbances or anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us
The cramps and twitching that you are having with all normal muscle strength and reflexes suggests the cause to be related to electrolyte disturbance or anxiety or thyroid disturbances or a decreased fluid intake. This can also be related to low levels of Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D3. ALS is highly unlikely with the history that you have provided
It is best to get a few blood tests done to find out any abnormality related to electrolytes, vitamin levels and thyroid levels. You can start proper medicine after that. Till then try to have plenty of electrolyte rich fluids and stay calm. Doing exercises like deep breathing exercises to calm your mind will also help.
Hope my answer is helpful. Any follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be due to electrolyte disturbances or anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us
The cramps and twitching that you are having with all normal muscle strength and reflexes suggests the cause to be related to electrolyte disturbance or anxiety or thyroid disturbances or a decreased fluid intake. This can also be related to low levels of Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D3. ALS is highly unlikely with the history that you have provided
It is best to get a few blood tests done to find out any abnormality related to electrolytes, vitamin levels and thyroid levels. You can start proper medicine after that. Till then try to have plenty of electrolyte rich fluids and stay calm. Doing exercises like deep breathing exercises to calm your mind will also help.
Hope my answer is helpful. Any follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you , so you think they would have picked something up at the clinical exam ?
Thank you , so you think they would have picked something up at the clinical exam ?
do you think I would be showing some weakness or other signs after 3 months of cramps some say weakness is last phase
do you think I would be showing some weakness or other signs after 3 months of cramps some say weakness is last phase
One dr told me weakness comes at the end of the disease
One dr told me weakness comes at the end of the disease
Brief Answer:
Yes something should have been detected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A muscle weakness or some nerve function disturbance could have been detected in case of ALS. It is not necessary that weakness comes at the end. Reflexes do show the nerve weakness.
This is not likely to be due to ALS.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
Yes something should have been detected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A muscle weakness or some nerve function disturbance could have been detected in case of ALS. It is not necessary that weakness comes at the end. Reflexes do show the nerve weakness.
This is not likely to be due to ALS.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Yes something should have been detected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A muscle weakness or some nerve function disturbance could have been detected in case of ALS. It is not necessary that weakness comes at the end. Reflexes do show the nerve weakness.
This is not likely to be due to ALS.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
Yes something should have been detected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A muscle weakness or some nerve function disturbance could have been detected in case of ALS. It is not necessary that weakness comes at the end. Reflexes do show the nerve weakness.
This is not likely to be due to ALS.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So clinical exam and reflex , babinski test is an important part?
So clinical exam and reflex , babinski test is an important part?
Brief Answer:
Yes. Diagnosis is mainly clinical.
Detailed Answer:
The clinical tests are an important part of the diagnosis. The symptoms also gradually deteriorate.
In your case ALS is unlikely.
Regards.
Yes. Diagnosis is mainly clinical.
Detailed Answer:
The clinical tests are an important part of the diagnosis. The symptoms also gradually deteriorate.
In your case ALS is unlikely.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Yes. Diagnosis is mainly clinical.
Detailed Answer:
The clinical tests are an important part of the diagnosis. The symptoms also gradually deteriorate.
In your case ALS is unlikely.
Regards.
Yes. Diagnosis is mainly clinical.
Detailed Answer:
The clinical tests are an important part of the diagnosis. The symptoms also gradually deteriorate.
In your case ALS is unlikely.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would the weakness be apparent and does the cramp becoming more frequent mean progression ? It happens every day when I am at rest the muscle starts to twitch and then cramp
Would the weakness be apparent and does the cramp becoming more frequent mean progression ? It happens every day when I am at rest the muscle starts to twitch and then cramp
Brief Answer:
Preogression can cause numbness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Progression can cause a numbness, altered sensations like tingling or muscle weakness. Cramps can be related to the electrolyte imbalance.
Twitchings and cramps do not suggest a muscle weakness.
Regards.
Preogression can cause numbness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Progression can cause a numbness, altered sensations like tingling or muscle weakness. Cramps can be related to the electrolyte imbalance.
Twitchings and cramps do not suggest a muscle weakness.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Preogression can cause numbness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Progression can cause a numbness, altered sensations like tingling or muscle weakness. Cramps can be related to the electrolyte imbalance.
Twitchings and cramps do not suggest a muscle weakness.
Regards.
Preogression can cause numbness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Progression can cause a numbness, altered sensations like tingling or muscle weakness. Cramps can be related to the electrolyte imbalance.
Twitchings and cramps do not suggest a muscle weakness.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The leg does feel different like it’s heavy it’s not numb but it does tingle between the electrical shock sensations and the twitching. Is twitching in ALS constant or does It stop when u walk around would there be definitely other things happening by now ? I thought the progression was the progression of weakness
The leg does feel different like it’s heavy it’s not numb but it does tingle between the electrical shock sensations and the twitching. Is twitching in ALS constant or does It stop when u walk around would there be definitely other things happening by now ? I thought the progression was the progression of weakness
Brief Answer:
Twitching is associated with loss of muscle mass and weakness.
Detailed Answer:
Twitching in ALS is not the only symptom. Twitching is associated with spasticity and muscle weakness. It affects all the limbs and not the legs only. You need to get a few blood tests done first and rule out other more common causes like electrolyte disturbance and hormonal disturbances.
Muscle mass loss and atrophy is also seen in case of ALS which is not present in your case.
Regards.
Twitching is associated with loss of muscle mass and weakness.
Detailed Answer:
Twitching in ALS is not the only symptom. Twitching is associated with spasticity and muscle weakness. It affects all the limbs and not the legs only. You need to get a few blood tests done first and rule out other more common causes like electrolyte disturbance and hormonal disturbances.
Muscle mass loss and atrophy is also seen in case of ALS which is not present in your case.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Twitching is associated with loss of muscle mass and weakness.
Detailed Answer:
Twitching in ALS is not the only symptom. Twitching is associated with spasticity and muscle weakness. It affects all the limbs and not the legs only. You need to get a few blood tests done first and rule out other more common causes like electrolyte disturbance and hormonal disturbances.
Muscle mass loss and atrophy is also seen in case of ALS which is not present in your case.
Regards.
Twitching is associated with loss of muscle mass and weakness.
Detailed Answer:
Twitching in ALS is not the only symptom. Twitching is associated with spasticity and muscle weakness. It affects all the limbs and not the legs only. You need to get a few blood tests done first and rule out other more common causes like electrolyte disturbance and hormonal disturbances.
Muscle mass loss and atrophy is also seen in case of ALS which is not present in your case.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Loss of muscle bulk would have been seen.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. If the twitching that you are having were due to ALS then the associated muscle weakness and atrophy would have been evident by now and would have been detected on your routine examination.
Regrads.
Loss of muscle bulk would have been seen.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. If the twitching that you are having were due to ALS then the associated muscle weakness and atrophy would have been evident by now and would have been detected on your routine examination.
Regrads.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Loss of muscle bulk would have been seen.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. If the twitching that you are having were due to ALS then the associated muscle weakness and atrophy would have been evident by now and would have been detected on your routine examination.
Regrads.
Loss of muscle bulk would have been seen.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. If the twitching that you are having were due to ALS then the associated muscle weakness and atrophy would have been evident by now and would have been detected on your routine examination.
Regrads.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have had bloods done still waiting after 2 months of twitching would they see muscle bulk loos or atrophy
I have had bloods done still waiting after 2 months of twitching would they see muscle bulk loos or atrophy
Thank u what about the cramp would that show muscle weakness after 3 months I have noticed by body jerking in bed too could that be anxiety too. You honestly think this is nothing to worry about?
Thank u what about the cramp would that show muscle weakness after 3 months I have noticed by body jerking in bed too could that be anxiety too. You honestly think this is nothing to worry about?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Cramping will also show muscle weakness if it is due to ALS. This can be related to anxiety. There is nothing to worry.
Regards.
Nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Cramping will also show muscle weakness if it is due to ALS. This can be related to anxiety. There is nothing to worry.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Cramping will also show muscle weakness if it is due to ALS. This can be related to anxiety. There is nothing to worry.
Regards.
Nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Cramping will also show muscle weakness if it is due to ALS. This can be related to anxiety. There is nothing to worry.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you for your help in trying to calm my anxiety I just need the reassurance that the Gp would have picked something up or that I would have noticed muscle weakness at this point
thank you for your help in trying to calm my anxiety I just need the reassurance that the Gp would have picked something up or that I would have noticed muscle weakness at this point
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Your problem seems to be related to anxiety also. Muscle weakness would have been detected by now in case of ALS. Increase intake of electrolyte rich fluids like Garotade and see if it helps.
Regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Your problem seems to be related to anxiety also. Muscle weakness would have been detected by now in case of ALS. Increase intake of electrolyte rich fluids like Garotade and see if it helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Your problem seems to be related to anxiety also. Muscle weakness would have been detected by now in case of ALS. Increase intake of electrolyte rich fluids like Garotade and see if it helps.
Regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Your problem seems to be related to anxiety also. Muscle weakness would have been detected by now in case of ALS. Increase intake of electrolyte rich fluids like Garotade and see if it helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
can you get an electrolyte imbalance in one leg only ?
can you get an electrolyte imbalance in one leg only ?
My blood has come back with low vitamin D the dr wants to discuss it with could that be the problem
My blood has come back with low vitamin D the dr wants to discuss it with could that be the problem
Brief Answer:
Proper supplements will correct the vitamin D levels.
Detailed Answer:
Electrolyte disturbance can cause symptoms in one leg. The low levels of vitamin D can cause dizziness and weak bones. It is nothing serious. Proper supplements can bring back the levels to normal.
Regards.
Proper supplements will correct the vitamin D levels.
Detailed Answer:
Electrolyte disturbance can cause symptoms in one leg. The low levels of vitamin D can cause dizziness and weak bones. It is nothing serious. Proper supplements can bring back the levels to normal.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Proper supplements will correct the vitamin D levels.
Detailed Answer:
Electrolyte disturbance can cause symptoms in one leg. The low levels of vitamin D can cause dizziness and weak bones. It is nothing serious. Proper supplements can bring back the levels to normal.
Regards.
Proper supplements will correct the vitamin D levels.
Detailed Answer:
Electrolyte disturbance can cause symptoms in one leg. The low levels of vitamin D can cause dizziness and weak bones. It is nothing serious. Proper supplements can bring back the levels to normal.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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