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Could Twitching In Legs And Arms Be Due To ALS?

Hey. I m an 18 year old male. I recently went to the doc just for a check up. They ran what they called an broad range of tests, including blood. Everything came back completly normal, including my Vit D, which is kinda rare they said. I have been lifting wights lately, and have noticed that I twitch some in my legs and arms. I made the mistake of going online and asking Dr. Google why I was twitching, and of course the first thing I got was ALS. Now, I realize this is really dumb, but GOSH, it really frighted me. I have become very depressed, and though I know I don t have it, and probably never will have it, whenever I get the slightest twitch or pain, I think I won t see my 30th bday. Now I read up on it, namely ALS, and read it occurs mostly in people over 50 and there is a link to the military. I have had both grand dads go through the military, and neither got the disease. I know I must sound dumb, but I m really in a funk. Somehow, accepting my good health, which is a blessing, is hard for me. I have a few Q s. One, how do I get over this fear. 2. Do you think ALS will be cured within this decade. I m going to Texas State, and will either do physical therapy or micro biology. 3. What are the odds of me getting the disease over my lifespan. Thanks!
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hi,

The mistake you did was searching for medical information on google. This is not the best. You should consult a neurologist. However, based on the information provided, you are unlikely to be suffering from ALS. Anxiety needs treatment, you should meet a psychologist for counselling.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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Could Twitching In Legs And Arms Be Due To ALS?

Hi, The mistake you did was searching for medical information on google. This is not the best. You should consult a neurologist. However, based on the information provided, you are unlikely to be suffering from ALS. Anxiety needs treatment, you should meet a psychologist for counselling. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist