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- Worried i have als. I will be closing this thread and encourage you to stop focusing on ALS. My family say it’s health anxiety I even walk For some people with ALS, changes in thinking and behavior are quite significant and severe such that these people are challenged to make informed decisions about their care and activities and require . Over the last few months since around May 2020 my health has got worse. However, if Hi there, Apologies for the length ahead of time. Your symptoms may have another Your doctor does not see any neurological issues and twitching alone is not enough to even think of ALS. Your symptoms may have another Feeling sad or scared after an ALS diagnosis is completely natural. I really would appreciate anyone's response, because I am feeling very lonely about my undiagnosed symptoms. It’s completely natural to feel shocked, scared, sad, angry and a long list of other emotions. Currently diagnosed with Anxeity & BFS, but unfortunately I'm showing more & more signs of ALS, & im terrified of this impending doom If you've been diagnosed with ALS, learn what to expect and how to help yourself have the best possible outlook. There is no right Im worried I may have ALS. I want to start by saying that this seems to be an amazing community, and thank you for taking the time to help others understand this better. Facing your fears, gettimg more facts, and finding help are the first steps. Additionally, there are many people on forums who think they have ALS despite normal EMGs and exams from doctors. Early signs of ALS are different for everyone and can begin in different I've spend allot of time gathering information from websites about ALS and discussing it with ALS caretakers, neurologists and one professor specialized in ALS (working at ALS-Center) to verify the I have been terrified every single day since I saw my mother waste away from this disease. Most symptoms that may seem like ALS are not really ALS or anything like it. I feel like my legs feel weak While the exact cause remains elusive for most cases, approximately 10% are familial, linked to genetic mutations [1]. I have fasciculations in random parts of my body but have had one big one while I was in a panic attack about this in my thigh. Some people have an easier time dealing with these emotions than others. I was given antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs as the fear of ALS resulted to severe insomnia. For some background, I’m a 35-year-old male that has been experiencing many worrying symptoms over I have gait problems, spasticity, have lost 100 lbs in four months (I was 400 lbs) I thought because anxiety made me stop eating but now I am eating more and still losing albeit slower; and I am sure I Hi My name is Tyler and I fear I may have JALS. Hello everyone. For example, this patient thinks their neurologist doesn't understand ALS and Worried I Have ALS Shawn7 Jan 1, 2017 als ankle back bfs brain death diagnosis early emg eyes mistake pain research ring finger scared shoulder speech story support switch symptoms test thumb What if I'm worried I might have ALS? If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, it does not mean you have ALS. I feel like my symptoms I am experiencing are indicative I am so afraid that I may have slow onset ALS. Welcome to a place for everyone who identifies with having health anxiety, is an ally of someone with health anxiety, or just wants to learn more about our growing community. I have been to a Neurologist that did a sle I have seen multiple doctors two nuros, ortho, and my primary all of them have done tests have had a physical nuro exam, was normal, had blood work done, thyroid, elcrolytes, blood count, Lyme I haven’t fell yet . However, these medications worsens my symptoms and I stopped taking them. My right forearm/wrist feel weak, and feels Hello everyone, I apologize if I’m breaking any rules, but I’m absolutely terrified that I may have ALS. For the last 3-4 months I’ve had trouble swallowing, weakness in one arm, weakness in one hand, and fasciculations in my calf. Worried to see a doctor because last time they said it was vertigo , and now I’m just looking online everywhere j about ALS and I’m scared . What should you What if I'm worried I might have ALS? If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, it does not mean you have ALS. On me; I Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Message Board HealthBoards Brain & Nerves > Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) > I'm so scared that I have ALS I personally have never dealt with this fear, but I know it’s very common in people with health anxiety because twitching, dizziness, brain fog etc are also very common anxiety symptoms, and since ALS ALS (also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease or MND) is a neurodegenerative disease that weakens muscles throughout the body. ALS typically manifests in two forms: When you are diagnosed with ALS, it is normal to worry about what will happen to your body, your family, your finances, and other aspects of your life. Being diagnosed with ALS can seem overwhelming. I am 26 female, my maternal grandmother had ALS when she was 68 and passed when she was 71. Columnist Dagmar Munn shares how she finds ways to keep her anxiety and ALS fears in check with a few simple responses. 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