I'm posting this here for all the scared people who are having muscle twitches and cramps and are worried it might be ALS. I went through 18 months of insomnia, intense fear, panic attacks and muscle twitching & cramping which brought me to two different neurologists, multiple EMGs, nerve conduction studies and muscle tests, and several MRIs. Ultimately ALS/MS/motor neuron/ neurodegenrative disease were ruled out, and I was diagnosed with benign fasciculation syndrome. This means I tend to twitch, and it gets a lot worse when fatigued, stressed, or sleep deprived. It is not related to ALS and can't become ALS. It was all brought on by health anxiety. You see, in my extended family (mom's side), three people have died of ALS. Most recently, my aunt passed away in 2021. While I was visiting her to say goodbye, her husband was very tired and enraged about the situation, and he directed it at me (I think bc he never liked me). He screamed at me that I might be next, and that I might pass it down to my children, and that he couldn't believe I hadn't done the genetic tests. That triggered a ton of fear in me, leading to chronic health anxiety and the symptoms I was experiencing. If I could do it all over again I would have gone to the doctor sooner, and I would have gotten genetic testing sooner. I really thought I was having weakness but the muscle tests did not show any. Please don't let health anxiety ruin your life. It is better to know what is going on than to worry or wonder. My neurologists told me that muscle twitching and fear of ALS is the number one reason that people seek consultation. It took me a long time to seek diagnosis because of fear, but I realized that either way, it would be better to know, because diagnosis and genetic testing can give you access to medications and drug trials. I pray for the eradication of this disease and I believe it is coming within the next 5-10 years. I pray that everyone reading this will be well.
@giulialawrence3663 Жыл бұрын
P.S. PTSD can also lead to these kinds of symptoms, so if you have PTSD or suspect you might, you will want to seek the help of a psychiatrist as well. All of these things can be related. P.P.S. Menopause can cause insomnia, muscle twitching, and cramps as well, which is not a very well-known fact. The point is that there can be many reasons for these kinds of symptoms, and all the more reason to seek expert opinions. P.P.P.S. Genetic counselors are the best resource if you want to get testing related to ALS. If there is any family history, the test is free right now through Prevention Genetics, and Genome Medical was my resource for counseling.
@AntonioEating Жыл бұрын
I started gym in January, worked out intensively and in April muscle twitches started all over my body. Panic has taken its toll and my anxiety skyrocketed. Hearing neurologist gave a clean EMG with that symptom means I am gonna stay stressed for quite some more time. But thanks for sharing!
@mwj5368 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I wonder when exercising you sweated a lot, your electrolytes went down and the twitching started. My electrolytes went down as I get that twitching after a lot of exercise but my electrolytes were okay yet my MD said it was because of my electrolytes and dehydration. Four medical professionals brushed it off over 2 years as I wondered because my electrolytes were fine. I was just diagnosed Benign Fasciculation Syndrome but will get EMG's (elecric shock responses) to my legs to help determine why the twitching. My twitches showed up on a monitor screen at Mayo Clinic and that MD brushed it off too, strange. I'd not worry too much and just hang in there and ask to get checked by a neurologist. I hope you are better now. @@AntonioEating
@MG-df9iw Жыл бұрын
Hi, how are your symptoms now? Did you experience muscke weakness and twitching all over your body?
@davidbowman4259 Жыл бұрын
I've had fasciculations for years, but they're benign, thank goodness.
@ebarbie5016 Жыл бұрын
It's calle atypical ALS presentation which accounts for less than 5% of the cases. fasciculations and muscle cramping will present once muscle weakness has begun in 95% of the cases. fasciculations alone are not a typical ALS presentation , especially if they affect more than one place at the same time oppon onset...
@flanderstruck3751 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this.
@mickeytollison Жыл бұрын
I would agree but I don’t even think this is atypical ALS. He stated that his twitching started after he lifted weights in the same muscle group he was using. That was his actual first weakness and not his leg. The neurons controlling his shoulder muscles were dying causing weakness and his shoulders twitched.
@davidderoux75528 ай бұрын
I don't think it was atypical presentation at all. Stiffnes, muscle cramps and fasciculations, motor deficit...and of course, the progression...all of these symptoms are always present in ALS.
@ChristinaDay-vi1yb8 ай бұрын
Twitching needs to be looked at Everytime. It isn't always serious. But it's serious enough to see what's going on.
@CurlsAndMadness3 ай бұрын
@@ebarbie5016 so, fasciculations are the consequence of muscle weakness? I don’t get what comes first :(
@johnschulz72096 ай бұрын
A very good friend had ALS. I was blessed to walk with him much of that time. An amazing guy.
@gophersk6 ай бұрын
I'm in this situation now. Thanks for sharing this for us other ALS people.
@alz123alz3 ай бұрын
KEEP PRAYING, EXERCISE, DIET, EXERCISE, KEEP UP WITH LATEST RESEARCH. HELP IS AROUUND THE CORNER
@jefftalbot83713 жыл бұрын
Sir, thank you for sharing your journey with this horrible disease. I completely understand your cramps, fasciculations and stiffness. Six years ago I had the exact same symptoms as you described. I got very fortunate to find a highly respected neuromuscular neurologist. When I first went to clinic I was sure I had ALS but after 8 months of testing all the tests were pointing to a myopathy. For me it turned out to be a very rare late onset Muscular Dystrophy. My neurologist says I also have a nerve disease in addition to MD. He said my nerve fibers were dying under the protective coating of the nerves. He has not given this an official diagnosis yet. From my reading I believe he will say I have PLS. Usually takes five years for that diagnosis. Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy yourself while you can and don’t worry about money, enjoy your life and that RV rig. My neurologist told me to treat the next 4 or 5 years as my retirement time, I was 52. The wife and I traveled all over Europe for three summers. You are not alone. Peace
@mwj5368 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff! How are you doing after 2 years? I've experienced fewer cramps since my Levothyroxine dosage was increased for hypothyroidism. However, I still get cramps, primarily in my toes and calves. Sometimes, I even get left bicep cramps when playing guitar, forcing me to stop and stretch the affected area. I was diagnosed Benign Fasciculation Syndrome two days ago so reading and looking at what videos I can. I've had continuous twitches in my calves for the past two years. Despite my regular MD attributing them to electrolyte imbalance and dehydration, my blood tests showed normal electrolyte levels. At my request, I consulted a kidney specialist for another reason and mentioned the twitches, but he dismissed them as normal. I also mentioned it to a Physicians Assistant at an Orthopedic clinic, who had the same response. I was getting an EMG of my legs in 2021 at Mayo Clinic and asked the MD giving the test about the fasciculations I could see and hear with the monitor and he just dismissed it too. All four medical professionals brushed off my concerns, even though the twitching has persisted 24/7 for two years and recently extended above my knees and possibly to my left hand. So finally the MD 2 days ago took me seriously and diagnosed me so I am grateful to him. A person really must be their own best advocate when it comes to their health care as I believe the whole system is in decline, Mayo included.
@DCFunBud Жыл бұрын
You are very brave and so well-spoken. What a tribute your are to your family and ancestors.
@gurditism11 күн бұрын
Dec 2017 - He first experiences muscle Twitching March 2018 - First EMG which cleared him with any muscle deterioration June 2018 - Clinical Weakness I had been twitching for +1 year. First EMG showcased intermittent facilitations with normal background.
@gapsupaongprapa9041 Жыл бұрын
Russ, thank you for sharing your story and you deal with this just like a champ. Prayers to you and your family. 🙏🏻
@Androth1227 күн бұрын
I’m not sure how anyone can smile and be so positive.
@anson.meadowsАй бұрын
I hope you are still here, with us, brother 🙏💙
@arnatarajan70995 ай бұрын
My prayers to Mr. Rus. Your information really gave me more confidence for me.
@mykelbeaton92305 жыл бұрын
Great to see you taking what life has given you and using it to help others. I love you brother
@WendyWiitala2 ай бұрын
Thank for being candid and detailed. I will share this with my friend who has ALS. I don’t see a link for your go fund me
@shelley7209 Жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to these men brave enough to EDUCATE us while they’re suffering. You’re a God given gift! Thank you! ❤❤
@qs34111 ай бұрын
Many prayers for you.🙏
@ryanpainting91373 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to you Russ. I had a step mother get ALS so I've seen it first hand. I play tennis and I started experiencing pain in my arm a few months ago. It improved with strength training exercises. Currently it's fine but will hurt if I play. I have full strength. Now for the last few weeks I have had pretty constant muscle twitching in that side in my calf muscle. I have had a limp on that side for a few weeks as well but I don’t think it’s any weaker than the other side. Sometimes there is slight pain going up the stairs. I’m hoping I hyperextended it or hurt it without my knowing. My foot (same side) also feels like it cramps up time to time. My calves also cramp up with exercise easily. I’m hopeful it’s just my mind producing all these symptoms. I worry an awful lot about it.
@captainkirk96912 жыл бұрын
How does it feel now?
@joeswift5296 Жыл бұрын
Fuckin hypochondriac
@javierfito5077 Жыл бұрын
are you okey?
@MrChuckrice13 жыл бұрын
I love that yall bought a camper. I think it's wonderful that your wife is so supportive. Ya have a great one there. Good catch! I pray that you get into your trial and have some success. Keep on keeping on. Love from PA.
@catmando44484 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story, Russell. You have helped me and I'm sure others by doing so. I wish you the best.
@christinebanman13495 жыл бұрын
Great job Russ. What a great way to share and help others. Much love as always♡
@llx_lck_xll41224 жыл бұрын
All I want to say is God Bless You and you are very strong, am scared to death to year from this syndrome and I hope you keep on doing what your are doing, I feel for you and you are just a strong human being I hope you the best and God Bless you all
@llx_lck_xll41224 жыл бұрын
One more thing you think twitches from time to time not more than 3 seconds are ALS, no muscle weakness or anything else it’s not even always it’s probably 4 times a day and not in the same spot
@lanabradley80162 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your symptoms...Prayers to you and family🙏
@lawrencecarver42332 жыл бұрын
My right foot was dropping when i would walk up steps. Or from street to a curb . I would step up on to the sidewalk an my right toes would drop an trip me. This started back in the mid 1980's. No othe symptoms that i can recall untill about 6 months ago. My speech got slurred an i had trouble swallowing food. An liquid. Now my right arm is weak an my muscles twitch. My knees are stiff . An my neck is in pain. I was just diagnosed with progressive ALS. I'm not having a good time at dealing with ALS.
@theadventuresofwe26432 жыл бұрын
Prayers to you Russ!
@fresharsenal Жыл бұрын
Had a clean EMG just one month in to twitching so thought I was clear. Now worried. I'm 2.5 months in, twitching getting worse.
@ChipDouglas109 ай бұрын
How are you now?
@CurlsAndMadness3 ай бұрын
How are you now?
@TheBaseballLiker4 ай бұрын
I encountered this video when my twitching set in a couple years back except my twitching was accompanied by rapid muscle atrophy throughout my body, drop foot and more awkwardness walking (more trouble getting my foot to my has pedal driving), weakness (could barely use a video game controller, shuffle cash, lift more than a case of water, dropped my coffee mug on me, etc), and I even had inappropriate crying, plus later swallowing became tougher and it got harder to project my voice. Guess what? It wasn't ALS or BFS, I had lyme disease and bartonella. Treatments for those have reversed every one of those symptoms except for the twitching, but I can live with that as long with the most debilitating things gone. They call Lyme the great imitator for a reason.
@pam11274510 ай бұрын
I lost my husband from ALS 12/16/08 it affected his ability to eat and speak
@Tayyab-hr1gp7 ай бұрын
How old he was when he died
@thehoop742 жыл бұрын
I'm worried I have it but I can't see a neuro until January so I don't know what to do. Prayers for you
@chuck34413 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your update and wish you all the time you need, it's been 5years since my diagnosis and still walking ok have not lost much speach skills,I hope I get 5 more years is all I really want.
@TheDanguruss3 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear. I'm grateful I've lasted as long as I have. I see people that were diagnosed after me already passed away.
@TheSalsa19774 ай бұрын
Prayers!
@RikWCrlsn3 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed in November of 2018 my arms are too weak to do anything and my legs are having issues now but still walking
@johncullers Жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS YOU .....I MYSELF AM HAVING PROBLEMS
@stoweman344 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your story bro
@AnnaBulaklak3692 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story, I don’t have ALS I have Schizophrenia but was curious to know what ALS is all about.
@lemuseduardo35983 жыл бұрын
Bro i really wish you all the best
@ankakloka67244 жыл бұрын
Russ I wish u all the best, still u smile thats amazing. 👌☺️
@sirxxv5498 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you man
@misaelchavarin59314 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey Russ. My prayers to you and your family 🙏
@antoniodonan31874 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for answering me back. U are truly a hero and I admire your strength. I been freaking out because I have had alot of numbness and tingling and like a twitching that is not persisting but I suffer from anxiety and depression. I just got put on lexapro to help with my condition. I also felt my toes like a cold sensation.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I say if you have a concerns go see a neurologist they're the only ones that can really diagnose ALS. I appreciate you saying I'm a hero. I just want to document this stuff to maybe help someone and also give my family a way to remember me.
@davidbreckler53272 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@robinsk56443 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video in May of 2021. Just wondering how he's doing now.
@lemuseduardo35983 жыл бұрын
Thanks fpr doing this video
@MOAB-UT7 ай бұрын
How are you doing now- have not seen any recent videos...only from 2 years ago. That is concerning.
@Donnie-hf5du10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing of yourself
@alevigar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so informative. Top line results for the NurOwn's trial will be out in December. Hopefully the treatment will be FDA approved and you will be able to live a long and happy life. I have a friend who was in the trial and he got NurOwn, not the placebo, and he's convinced it could prolong his life indefinitely. He said it was "dialysis for ALS". His name is Trevor Stoffer and he and his friend Eric Weinbrenner both run a charity called Paint For A Cure. Best of luck to you, sir. Hopefully you and other PALS will have access to NurOwn soon.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I was in the trial also and hoping if I did get the placebo. That they might give everyone in the placebo group the medicine. Fingers crossed that we get something soon
@alevigar4 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss I hope the best for you all. It's not an incurable disease, there just needs to be more of an effort made, especially with the technology now at our disposal. I think great strides in ALS treatment will be made soon thanks to people like you who are spreading awareness and sharing your experiences. Have fun out there on the open road. I'm pushing for you. All the best!
@KennyGuyte2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾
@ChristinaDay-vi1yb8 ай бұрын
The reason it's incurable is because it's a degenerative disease. We have zero idea the mechanics of it. We understand bacteria, cancer, physiological problems. But neurology is a department where most patients don't get better.
@douganthony64249 ай бұрын
It's amazing how many people have twitching as the first sign of ALS, but people on ALS forums say that is never the first symptom.
@michaelclark18117 ай бұрын
It’s not the usual presentation
@douganthony64247 ай бұрын
@@michaelclark1811 But it definitely is sometimes. Read up on Aaron Lazar. He had just fasciculations for 6 months, went to three neurologists during that time who told him NOT ALS, and then finally new symptoms that got him diagnosed ALS.
@watts44335 ай бұрын
It won’t have been his first symptom, there’ll have been weakness in his legs or arms previously that was probably too subtle to notice
@douganthony64245 ай бұрын
@@watts4433 If it is too subtle to notice, it isn't the first symptom. Duh
@watts44335 ай бұрын
@@douganthony6424 that’s objectively not true. Weakness can easily be missed in the very early stages of ALS, depending on where onset occurs. 95% of people who rush to ALS forums convinced that they’ve got the disease cite fasciculations as their main symptom, and it usually turns out that they don’t have ALS. I do know what you mean though, a lot of people diagnosed list twitching as the first thing they noticed. Which most likely sparks everyone’s fears when they experience twitches themselves and run to the forums.
@classybooty4 жыл бұрын
Wow I had almost the same as you. Diagnosed June 2020 but began 2 yrs prior. 2 years going to every study and doctor , found nothing. Until ALS neurologist to say ALS. I would like to see another video of you now. I posted mine ALS Diagnosed 2020.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response but how do I see your video
@classybooty4 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss ALS Diagnosis 2020
@michaeldeangelo43745 ай бұрын
Very informative - Thank you
@lavishly2 жыл бұрын
Hope you are well.
@sultangamer732 жыл бұрын
I miss his videos he was a great guy ☹️
@wombat52522 жыл бұрын
Same :(
@RobdeKlerk-qg6lc10 ай бұрын
@@wombat5252 He passed ?
@antoniodonan31874 жыл бұрын
U are gonna beat this u give me hope u are so strong! Yea I just find it weird because I have more muscle pain then anything everywhere. But seems like u and others didn't have that.
@GTschumacher4 жыл бұрын
I started with muscle pain and electrical sensations years ago. Now muscle twitching and problems walking for the last 15 months
@ChristinaDay-vi1yb8 ай бұрын
Muscle pain isn't a symptom of als
@RuudBrood-hu6jc7 ай бұрын
Not im the beginning or never ?@@ChristinaDay-vi1yb
@MOAB-UT7 ай бұрын
My friend- 30's go this after getting a vaccine for Lyme Disease.
@frankgiancola714 күн бұрын
Hi Russ great video ... Do you use hydrogen peroxide ? Do you eat fish or take fish capsules ? Do u have Mercury filled teeth ? Do u consume much salt ? Those r the sources of mercury that took my eyesight away and took my ability to walk and talk away for about 17 years . Today I'm finally healthy with perfect eyes walking and talking . So gratefull to be here.
@johnrobbins76694 жыл бұрын
Russ. My heart goes out to you. You'll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers but I got a question for you and I'd likr your advice and your opinion
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
thank you. Ask away
@johnrobbins76694 жыл бұрын
Russell cowger Russell cowger I know you've been getting a lot of questions throughout your videos. I'm sure answering the questions help keep the mind from wondering. But the past 3-4 weeks I've been experiencing some muscle fasciulations in my legs. Pretty much my whole body, my neck, my arms, thumbs, lip, my glutes my back pretty much everywhere. It all started one day in my calves and the next day I woke up extremely fatigued in my legs and tight in my calves. I'm also experiencing pain in my hamstrings and butt and calves sometimes. Like a sharp stabbing pain sometimes. Especially in my butt when I sit a certain way for too long. Which made me extremely paranoid I saw on Google that muscle twitching and als and all that crap. So I went to my PCP and we did bloodwork and everything was good we did a neurological exam and he assured me I didn't have als or a MND but I went to a neurologist anyway and we did another thorough exam and he said the same thing. I had some briske reflexes in my knees, which he said was not alarming because I'm young and in good shape, and it was the same on both legs so probably nothing to worry about. So I sought a third opinion and we did an EMG which came back 100 percent clean. They assured me no way I had als or a MND but the twitching is there in the back of your mind. Only abnormality I had was slightly prolonged f wave latencies in my lower extremities which he said was because I'm tall (I'm over 6'2). And they assured me they didn't miss anything and that the EMG can never be done too early and I'd be the first case they've seen in 35 years that started with twitching. But your case I don't quite understand how you had a normal EMG? And why they only did one side? That makes me feel like they missed something or the error was on there part because twitching is a sign the muscle is atrophing away and would definitely show up on an EMG anyway I can walk on my toes and heels and had a good physical exam all around. Which in your case I'm guessing they found something on your physicial exam that alarmed the physician and that's why they did the EMG?
@johnrobbins76694 жыл бұрын
They said I had some pretty bad health anxiety and prescribed some medication for me and they think it's from BFS and over use and anxiety related.
@carlson95304 жыл бұрын
@@johnrobbins7669 The first thing that I did was stop all coffee, which didn't help me. Twitching called fasciculations are often Benign. But if there's constant cramps and weakness involved than there's a need to be concerned. Drink a lot of water, take potassium and Magnesium for a week or two and see if that helps out. As for the EMG test, I think we all that end up having it test normal at first and are told absolutely No ALS. And a year or two later are diagnosed with it. Also, all other tests usually come back normal. EMG test can confirm ALS but cannot rule it out. So if a doctor tells you that due to the EMG that you don't have it, it only means that his EMG didn't pick up any signs of ALS. They should tell you that your muscles are in good shape and not to worry. But to keep a close eye on it and keep coming back for future appointment every 3 to 4 months, which they usually do. But to say that you don't have it due to the EMG is really not accurate.
@johnrobbins76694 жыл бұрын
WADE I don’t have any cramping or weakness or atrophy. Just fasciculations. My neurologist said If I were having symptoms of lower motor neuron disease which twitching is then my EMG would have been abnormal and I would have other things. Not saying you’re wrong. But my neurologist and the clinic they work at are very good and they said they’d never seen or heard of anyone in 35 years of practice beginning MND the way I described my symptoms
@Popsm0ke3 жыл бұрын
God bless you 🙏. I am going through some things now that has been going on for a while. I was diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis and it is progressive. I have about every symptom a neuro patient can have. I'm worried I was missed diagnosed and have something more insidious
@stanleybright25975 жыл бұрын
Hello. My name is Stanley from Australia. I my self BFS but have not been diagnosed with it as I not worried to get it look at as I had twitching for 12 months so far without weakness or muscle wasting. But I learnt about ALS after looking up twitching and I wouldn't wish this horrible Disease on anyone. I was wondering about the cramps you get how easy do they start and with your twitching how dose it feel. Painful or just annoying. My twitches I can see them but hardly feel them I do cramp but mostly in the feet or when I really stretch out my legs. But that could be due to my uncontrolled blood pressure. But yeah I just really want to gather information to it helps people in the future. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope the best. Kind regards Stanley W. BRIGHT
@TheDanguruss5 жыл бұрын
The cramps I get can happen anywhere and are very intense. The knot from the cramps can stay up to 3 days. I wish I could be in Australia you guys have two trials for ALS that sound promising.
@stanleybright25975 жыл бұрын
Russell cowger I heard from many that the cramps are not like your everyday or I would say a normal cramp. Have you considered contacting any Australian MND trails to see if it's even possible to be move to Australia to try it. Also have you looked up PLS it's like the Benign version of ALS. Because I noticed you said your als is slow progressing and PLS is slow progressing. I know a few get diagnosed with ALS in fact it's PLS. Also will be keeping up with your Vlogs :). Stanley.
@TheDanguruss5 жыл бұрын
@@stanleybright2597 I wish it was pls. I would say that I have noticeable change in weakness about every three weeks. Hopefully should have new video by next week.
@sheli42394 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss The cramp is the toxin damaging your nerves.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@@sheli4239 I would like to know which toxin it is I do try many supplements in order to clear things up. My cramping continually gets worse. when I get a cramp it usually gets so tight that it takes days for me to get the knot out.
@jamesmalamute78742 жыл бұрын
My Cousin Frances just passed away this week 9-20-2022 RIP ♥ She was diagnosed July of 2022 ,and just had a rapid decent in health. She only had a feeding tube inserted into her abdominal a week before she passed. We all thought she would hang in there, and live longer, but thats not what God had in store for her :( WE know the FDA was to release a new medicine Albrioza ( that has been delayed in the US) on 9-29-2022, but she was not fortunate to get the treatment she needed medicinally. Prayers for all of those who are suffering from this disease. God Bless them all
@cecejogarcia35096 ай бұрын
Lost my cousin two weeks ago tomorrow.
@johnlundeen9113 жыл бұрын
Thank you Russ so much for sharing your incredible journey. Painful as it must be. I won't try to pepper you with questions in an attempt to diagnose me or ease my ALS health anxiety. I am working closely with a neurologist for that. And with every test we are moving closer to an answer. However, in your symptom description you did mention something I don't often hear elaborated. How stress can greatly impacts your day. The weakness/faciculations/cramps are physically tolerable for me at this point, but the fatigue is like nothing I have experienced before. Things that didn't use to feel overwhelming like my young three children arguing or multi-tasking at work are very difficult to handle. Like there is a fatigue set-point and once I cross that, it makes the rest of the day very difficult. I become physically slower, speech volume goes down, becomes more hoarse, more difficult stringing together thoughts. Rest appears to be the only thing that helps. Does/did fatigue both physical and mental greatly affect your day? Again, thank you for sharing your story.
@GTschumacher3 жыл бұрын
You should get checked for lyme disease. I worried I had MS/ALS for years and was finally diagnosed with lyme bartonella and babesia
@cbo90903 жыл бұрын
@@GTschumacher what were your symptoms?
@GTschumacher3 жыл бұрын
@@cbo9090 electrical sensation all over randomly, burning.muscle and joint pain. The thing that scared me was I'd feel slightly faint head pressure then I'd find it hard to walk feeling a bit dazed and confused.legs would feel like jelly. Now I get muscle spasms very similar to when someone gets hypothermia.
@cbo90903 жыл бұрын
@@GTschumacher I found out I had Lyme after I went to the hospital with a rash and fever a few months back. I mean I didn’t find out for about a month but they gave me 10 days worth of Doxycycline at the hospital just in case. That’s the bare minimum of any Lyme treatment I’ve ever seen and I wonder if I still have it.
@GTschumacher3 жыл бұрын
@@cbo9090 you got it early mate , I'm sure you will be fine.. mine was undiagnosed 10 years so have some permanent damage.
@MJAngelLove3 жыл бұрын
Praying for you
@sheli42394 жыл бұрын
I had severe cramping calf muscles, twitching, leg weakness, limbs would go numb when sleeping, overall weakness, dizziness. I found out it was gluten and gut microbes. Stop gluten and take probiotics, especially those probiotics which kill bad microbes. Lyme microbes are part of this too, start treating for lyme with herbals. I struggled to walk for about 5 weeks. The neurologist said I was exposed to a toxin which damaged my nerves. Well guess what, if I hadn't figured it out and taken probiotics and stopped gluten I would still have weak legs, and possibly nerves completely destroyed by now. I think it is a combo of lyme, gluten, bad gut microbes. Keep in mind EMF also damages your good gut microbes.
@justletitgo6014 жыл бұрын
What probiotics do you take? What strains?
@theregisteredmurse2 жыл бұрын
How did you find out that it was gluten and microbes exactly?
@osawaruenorense15962 жыл бұрын
How do you find out it was hut microbes? And what's the treatment you are using?
@jntb30002 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the Deanna Protocol? It could be very helpful!
@НИЩЕТАИСОБАКИ4 жыл бұрын
Hello Russel. Thank you for sharing. This information is very helpful for early diagnosis. Can you please explain one thing, you told that it's been a few month after you felt your fasciculations and only in summer you felt weakness in your leg? I mean before that you had only twitching and nothing else?
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
Yes when I first started having fasiculations I was still lifting. I was having cramping but I thought it was just because I was working out so hard. I was squatting 300 lb deadlifting about 225. Bench press I was doing about 250. It was about 6 months later that I noticed that I had weakness in my leg. My foot was clicking every time I was taking a step. Also my right flip flop kept coming off.
@НИЩЕТАИСОБАКИ4 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss by clicking you mean clicking sound in your foot? If it is the sound do you have the same clicking sounds in other joints due to muscle weakness (shoulder joint for example). Sorry for so many answers and I wish you all the best!
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
From my foot smacking the ground. Because my ankle didn't have the strength to hold my toes up. They call it drop foot
@janicegurl14 жыл бұрын
@@НИЩЕТАИСОБАКИ His foot flopping on the ground.
@ekeneoranu43944 жыл бұрын
Hey, ive read that EMG usually knows when something bad is happening before the symptoms start. Do you know why your first EMG did not pick up any bad signs? Also, did your twitch start on your right side or your left side? Also, were you able to feel your twitches or was it just something you saw when looking at it? Also does your twitch ever stop or is it literally 24/7 even while you're moving? also did your cramp start with your twitching? sorry for all the questions really curious
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I believe that the first EMG that they had done was on my left side when my right side was the side that was first having issues. I believe if they would have done the mg on my right side they probably would have seen some muscle deterioration. My twitching never stops it is 24/7. Yes I can feel the twitching. The twitching fasciculations started in both shoulders at the same time.
@iLLmaticTrojan2 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss was the twitching sporadic at first or constant?
@tiptoptonic2 жыл бұрын
@@iLLmaticTrojan He passed away last August.
@lisaspringer5394 Жыл бұрын
I have twitching in my hands and feet and face. My legs often feel “heavy” I don’t know how to describe it and nerve damage in my feet.. did or do you have any of these
@mangizzz855 Жыл бұрын
@@lisaspringer5394hey you have instagram to talk? I have some questions
@HeyZuesLuvsUАй бұрын
ALS is caused by various fungi that can enter the body in several ways. Often times the infection begins in the upper regions of the nasal cavity infecting the olfactory nerve. From there, the infection slowly makes its way into the frontal lobe (motor cortex) which is what causes the disruption to signals to muscles. The parietal lobe is often unaffected because of the central sulcus - a physical structure in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes - that is why most ALS patients have no problem with sensory (feeling); the infection cannot cross into the lobe to affect sensory neurons. Another clear indicator that the disease is caused by fungal pathogens is the increased level of CHIT1 proteins. CHIT1 is a protein released by mammals to fight pathogens with chitin in their cell walls such as fungi. These fungal infections are known as "insidious infections" meaning there is no sign of infection until you have serious symptoms such as muscle weakness. To treat the disease, heavy antifungals are required for long periods. Most doctors are not aware this is now a treatable disease and are still approaching it with conventional wisdom. If you have been diagnosed with ALS or a similar neurodegenerative disease, be sure you do significant research on fungal infections and their treatment. It is important also to note that companies in the US and Europe make billions annually selling equipment to patients with this disease and others like it.
@savedbytheblood3162 жыл бұрын
God Bless You!
@jimobrien19043 жыл бұрын
Hi so sorry to hear of your diagnosis.. Can I ask 1 quick question when the twitching started in your shoulders dis they start at same time? Did they happen overnight or did they come on slowly?
@Fear.of.the.Dark.3 жыл бұрын
I also started getting twitching all over body since November 2020. Did a neurologist check with emg on my left side where twitching is worse but not my right side. It came back clean. But looking at your example you also got clean result. I will have to wait and see whether i get any weakness later this year. Praying it is just anxiety related but honestly still scared deep within. Cant really figure out why twitching is happening all over without any logical reason.
@TheDanguruss3 жыл бұрын
It really sucks not haveing answers. I'm pray that you do not get weakness. If I was starting this whole thing over again with the knowledge that I have now. these three supplements I would've take at the beginning.NAD+,NAC,NRF2, TURMERIC.. also if you take any BCAAs stop taking them now.
@otb66663 жыл бұрын
Why stoping taking bcaa can you explain more about this matter please.
@@TheDanguruss I don’t know mr.Russell if true well all bodybuilder should have got ALS never heard someone has it. Wish you good health don’t give up man try to find what best for you I have MS and I’m trying to heal myself nutritionally without meds it has been 6 years it work with me
@TheDanguruss3 жыл бұрын
@@otb6666 my father-in-law has MS and has lived with it for 30 years. At the time he got it it was a death sentence. He actually does pretty well on the medication that he takes these days.
@funkyflights Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you’re still alive and doing ok …
@Obsessivemind Жыл бұрын
He passed :/
@funkyflights Жыл бұрын
@@Obsessivemind …. 😞
@LupusRexOmni4 жыл бұрын
Have been having twitching in both hands/wrists off and ok now for a few months. The twitching seems to start in the inside of my wrist, and spread to my thumb and first two fingers. It lasts anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. I'm currently doing physical therapy for frozen shoulder right now, the twitching seems to be worse after I work my shoulder. I've seen/am seeing a neurologist for this, and am getting a second opinion. I've had two negative EEG'S so far, they are considering an EMG. Also had an MRI of my brain, cervical, thoracic, & lumbar spine w/ contrast. I do have Chiari Malformation, and a Syrinx near my brain stem. I also had an L4-S1 discectomy in 2017, but it's extremely unlikely any of that would be causing my symptoms according to my current doc.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best.
@GanapathyH6 ай бұрын
Sad. So many repetitive tests are really not required. I live in Bangalore, India. My wife suddenly started to have slurred speech & very next day we went to a highly respected Neurologist . He systematically started with all the initial tests including MRI Scan of the brain. They all came out in flying colours as she was incredibly healthy. He kept on observing carrying out weekly tests . when twitching & fasciculations increased, he carried out nerve conduction test & EMG . Looking at the results he informed me that she has ALS. Symptoms started in Feb 18 & Doctor concluded in Jun 18. I must have spent about totally US$150 that include all the tests & and an MRI scan of the brain. He was on the dot.
@CurlsAndMadness3 ай бұрын
Sorry for you and your wife. It’s a horrible disease, no one deserves this. Did it all started with fasciculations to her? Any weakness or atrophy?
@ganapathyhiriyanna14873 ай бұрын
@@CurlsAndMadness As it was a Bulbar on set, her first symptom was slurring due to fasciculations of the tongue in Feb 2018. This was followed by muscle weakness. The twitching or fasciculations in the left hand & leg was observed by April. By June the twitching was seen on all major muscles. EMG showed significant denervation in both upper & lower Limbs. By July doctor concluded that it is bulbar onset ALS . The muscle atrophy started around September & progressed very fast. Her sppech stopped completely by end of 2018. She started losing about a KG of mass every month. At the time of passing away after 33 months her weight was 23Kgs from her normal weight of 56kgs. The only good thing is that it is a painless decease unlike cancer etc but certainly terminal in nature.
@CurlsAndMadness3 ай бұрын
@@ganapathyhiriyanna1487 I’m very sorry for your loss. That’s so sad… do you think that fasciculations are the consequence of weakness or precede them? I know that you’re not a doctor and may not know this, but still…
@GanapathyH3 ай бұрын
It starts with weakness as denervation starts & twitching or pulsating of muscles starts when random signals are sent by dying motor neurons in the cortex & spinal cord. The bulbar onset is generally aggressive form & weakness & twitching/Fasciculations occurred in short span of time for my wife. Hope this helps.
@CurlsAndMadness3 ай бұрын
@@GanapathyH how old was she? Thank you for sharing this information. It is very helpful
@prashantpandey8361 Жыл бұрын
Hope you are fine wherever you are
@mrobertsification4 жыл бұрын
Hi Russell, how are things going for you now? Some comments ive read on the web seem to suggest that many tests - nerve conduction, MRI etc come back negative. I guess that's because to diagnose als other things have to be excluded. Highly stressful process, isn't it? I fear the same for me. Anyway, all the best. God bless. Mark
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
thank you for asking. Things are starting to get tough for me. We are about to make some big changes. The RV is getting difficult to walk around now. Yes it is a process of elimination to get the ALS diagnosis. An EMG or muscle biopsy will show nerve deterioration. This whole process is extremely stressful. Then when you know that you have ALS and you're in my boat there is no money for naturopath doctors or alternative medicine to try and heal. I will be getting in a second trial and I'll update all of this in my next video. Thank you for watching my stories
@nawabKhan-tv7vh3 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss you have to take treatment with health max india they have specific kind of machine which will bring control to your symptoms 🙏
@classybooty4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I began with left drop foot. 3 months later weak leg. 12 months paralyzed leg. 7 MRI’ brain, spine, hip. Every month MRI’s of same areas. Nothing showed up. EMG did show nerve damage. After 3 neurologist I was just told ALS. More blood work ordered and brain MRI. This last doctor tried to do EMG and I screamed so loud shaking for 3 minutes for pain whole body trembling. June 9th I will get to find out definitely if it’s ALS. I also get twitch in both legs.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I am wishing the best for you.
@areknizamian17396 ай бұрын
any update on your condition? I am sorry for asking but I am so nervous.
@gmgm98733 жыл бұрын
Russal cowrag you are A brave man .. I have some questions i feel muscals pain first and then start pain in tham and a few days pain in scond tham .. My docter test NCS and he said nothing but aftar 2 month twitching in my arms sholdaer and wole body and also hm pink fingr plase telll bro...
@joshuacowan88023 жыл бұрын
Hello were the muscle cramps associated with contractions like the muscle flexing involuntarily? Or were the just a sharp pain.
@gabe25184 жыл бұрын
Hello sorry about your diagnosis, I’ve been experiencing twitches widespread for about 1.5 years now as of last week I started to notice my left thigh feel funny I can’t even describe the feeling I want to say tingling/ticklish or just feels different can’t really explain it. I’ve started to notice that walking has been a little weird on my left leg now I feel as though as I have the same strength however but am still fearful of ALS. I’ve been to a nerurologist who had diagnosed me with bfs but now with this new symptom I’m afraid maybe it’s something more. I am only 22 and was wondering if you had a similar experience anywhere where you felt like the muscle felt different as I have described.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
My muscles never felt any different. I would just notice that I couldn't do something that I previously could do. And if I would flex real hard I would shake real bad
@lh.c93223 жыл бұрын
Hello Russ. I know your first symptom was muscle twitching. But i would like to know if it was present all the time even if you were active, using your arms or just when your muscles were resting. Thank you
@otb66664 жыл бұрын
Have you ever try detox protocol. Most als patients from heavy materials. Do you think that what cause it in your experience. Be strong 👍
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I have had multiple tests for heavy metals and there is no elevated heavy metals in my system. I have always thought my ALS had to do with microbiome. Even though I have had my stool samples examined and they came back pretty good also.
@otb66664 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss heavy material can’t show on blood test or urine the stay inside fat tissue or organs look for dr Chris shade I have ms it helps me a lot I’m on the process. Try it man don’t give I prey for you 🌹stay safe
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@@otb6666 I'll give it a look
@albertob83363 жыл бұрын
You had an electromyogram at the beginning, and a clinical examination by a neurologist, what result did you obtain in both tests?
@katelyngant50074 жыл бұрын
Hi, I also have fasciculations, and I am 19, will be 20 in 11 days. I have had fasciculations everywhere for about 6 months- my hands, feet mainly, legs, arms, shoulder blades, face, lips, eyebrow, eyelid, gluteus maximus, but the doctor said its “stress” & “lack of sleep” - I would say I do get plenty of sleep, I do have a hard time falling asleep though- the internet has scared me into thinking it’s ALS, but for closure I was wondering if you could explain to me what muscle weakness feels like? How are you now? I hope you’re doing well!!
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
What muscle weakness feels like. the first thing I noticed was I was doing knee highs and butt kicks and I couldn't lift my right leg up to kick my butt. That was the first thing I noticed. Basically it's something that you used to could do and no longer can. I would go along with what your doctor says. so many other things that could be besides ALS.
@katelyngant50074 жыл бұрын
Russell cowger Did you have twitches before weakness? I wish you the very best!
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@@katelyngant5007 yes my twitching started first
@katelyngant50074 жыл бұрын
Russell cowger For how long before other signs? Thank you for replying to me!!!
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@@katelyngant5007 I was about six months before I had weakness
@peterluke93923 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, really sorry for your diagnosis... I have been twitching for 4 or 5 years now and what worries me is the fact that I lost muscle between thumb and index finger and also in my right bicep. Also having difficulty consumings liquids and food. Could this be als? I am in my early 20s.
@TheDanguruss3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend you go see a neurologist if you're concerned.
@sumeenahmed50992 жыл бұрын
Hope you are doing well
@manchunfung99744 жыл бұрын
Great share Russ. I’m here from Hong Kong. My legs , my arms and my throat have been twitching for one month. Also I can feel my muscles are shaking. But I don’t hv any muscle weakness right now. My doctor said I need to wait for about 6 months to see whether there is any muscle weakness. At this time, I’m so scared. I’m 25 year old and I think this happens so quick. Did you feel any muscle shaking at the early stage?
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I'm not 100% sure what you mean by muscle shaking. I just had the fasciculations consistently and then would have some deep jerks in my muscles from time to time. It sucks that you should even I think you would have something like this. At 25 years old you should be out partying. :)
@manchunfung99744 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply Russ. When I flex my muscles(including triceps, abdominal muscle, my face, my legs ) , I can feel my muscles are shaking obviously . My muscles didn’t shake before. I don’t know whether it is the beginning of muscle weakness or not.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
in the early stages I was still lifting weights. I did not have any muscle shaking at that time. Now that I am weak if I try to do something that is hard or heavy my muscles will shake. I also have clonus that I did notice in the early stages. This was last year when I was much weaker. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faiXdGh_lJ1_jtk
@manchunfung99744 жыл бұрын
Thank you Russ. I’m wishing the best for you
@janicegurl14 жыл бұрын
@@manchunfung9974 Health anxiety
@marinab.2480 Жыл бұрын
MY 13 year old doughter also has symptoms and she is unable to walk for already 3 months. Muscle crumps in legs al the time also in other parts of her body. Is it possible for 13 year old child to have ALS
@minaxxi Жыл бұрын
Very rare, but sadly it's possible because anyone can get it, even children. I sincerely hope she doesn't have it. There are many more options of what could it be.
@krisone52532 ай бұрын
My Doctors want to test me for ALS! Maybe even LEUKEMIA! I'M 51! And I was Carelessness with my Body! Now it's Haunting me! My Body is Turning on Me!
@DedricSilva3 жыл бұрын
Your strong man, God has your back. But i have to ask, obviously i had fears what if i get ALS but my doctor told me i don't have the symptoms. Do you know the difference between normal twitching and ALS twitching? I have normal twitches but its due to me lifting heavy weights.
@TheDanguruss3 жыл бұрын
I was first diagnosed with cramping fasciculation syndrome. The only difference is With ALS There is definite weakness.
@superv-man84243 жыл бұрын
Hello warrior , one question ,from the fasciculations to the first emg, how long did it take?
@carlson95304 жыл бұрын
My cramping and weakness hit me first and about 6 months later the Twitching started and spread all over my body. Both of my arms and legs are like yours and it never stops. It can ever prevent your from sleeping at times. I take over the counter Rx to get to sleep. I'm on two breathing treatments a day because my Pulmonary doctor says it's ALS. This is a bad disease and it brings a lot of stress with it. How long did it take for you to get diagnosed? My last EMG was done on my good side. The EMG tech said that the good side gives them better readings. I'm not sure about that.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
It took me over a year to get diagnosed.
@bojanmarkovic82364 жыл бұрын
WADE how long tid it take for you do get weakenss? And how long time to the diognos? Wish you the best
@bojanmarkovic82364 жыл бұрын
WADE the Emg can be normal in uper body, but if the its the lower body where your symtoms start it should be 100 accurate based on the studies i read and spoke with the specialist. I really hope the miss diognos you and that you Will feel better ❤️
@carlson95303 жыл бұрын
@@bojanmarkovic8236 I know that it's been awhile. I was diagnoses with ALS but worse. I was diagnosed with bvFTD/ALS/c9. It wasn't until a large nerve and muscle biopsy was done that they found this. But for 3 years they said No ALS all because of the EMG test. Now they say they can't believe they missed it. These doctors are our biggest problem, They lie. Thank you for your help.
@bojanmarkovic82363 ай бұрын
@@carlson9530How are you today?
@mikimaus62343 жыл бұрын
Hello bro one question about butt kicks you couldn't lift your leg or you lifted it half?
@sultangamer733 жыл бұрын
Hi sorry for your diagnosis MR I have twitching in back and forearm and leg it least for a second and go after 5-6 hours it came back every day for 3 months dose it happen with you before it came aggressive twitching . after I removed my amlgom fillings I have this never gone I’m worried
@TheDanguruss3 жыл бұрын
As long as it's not a company with weakness I would not be too concerned. It's weird that you say it started to get worse after you had your feelings removed.
@sultangamer733 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss I think because of the steam that comes out for the removing process that filings made with silver and mercury it’s toxic before I removed it I got slurred speech and a missive headache and problems with balance that when I decided to remove it . I did heavy detox with dr shade protocol I got better and I did blood cupping and my speak got better I advise you to do it . Only the twitching that make me uncomfortable. Thx for your respond you are great guy and kind 🌹
@juliaz68393 жыл бұрын
Do you get constant twitches that never stop in one area or do you get them in your whole body?
@amandaleahspears4 жыл бұрын
This all sounds so much like what I'm dealing with. Thank you for sharing. Do you have internal tremors as well?
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
I do shake from the inside when things get pretty intense.
@puckisland82474 жыл бұрын
Me too
@bojanmarkovic82364 жыл бұрын
Puck Island whats your diognos
@bojanmarkovic82364 жыл бұрын
Life Is Beautiful whats your diognos?
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@UCHyzdCzx5HfHmtPvYbQgWng ALS
@ruha24-s6j5 ай бұрын
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for you are my praise. Jeremiah -17:14 Keep on repeating the word of God. There's power in HIS word that can heal any incurable diseases.
@butterheads69854 жыл бұрын
Hi sir good day sorry to bother you again,sir you first notice cramps,it last for a long time?or it gone in a seconds or a minute?it happens everyday?thank you sir
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about bothering me. This gives me something to do. When I first had cramps they would be in my calves, feet, toes, hamstrings, and quads. I would also get them in my hands. The cramps that I would get in my legs would last until I would get straightened out. Then sometimes I would have a knot in my leg for up to three days. I've had them in my calf so bad they took all of my body weight and my wife's body weight to get my foot to flatten out. Then that knot stayed in my leg for days. I get cramps everyday if it wasn't for the baclofen, quinine, and salt water that I drink my cramps would be horrible. Even though I take all this stuff I still get cramps daily just not as bad. I hope this answers your question.
@butterheads69854 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss thank you sir,one last sir,what is the difference in terms of twiching on als and bfs?thank you sir
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@@butterheads6985 BFS is benign fasiculation syndrome. This means you would have twitching with no muscle loss. There is also a CFS cramping fasiculation syndrome. This means you would have cramping and twitching but no muscle weakness. The thing is they have no idea why people's muscles twitch.
@butterheads69854 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss thank you verymuch sir,godbless us all,sorry for many question sir,does bfs twiching all over the body the same with als?sometimes i twich many times,sometimes very few,but everyday,thank you sir
@nawabKhan-tv7vh3 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss u must also be having bfs ohk👍
@kelleystephenson22214 жыл бұрын
I'm Kelley.. I have ALS as well..
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. I wish you and your family the best.
@kelleystephenson22214 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss same for you...we will be watching your updates, can't wait!
@mistatwitcha63555 жыл бұрын
When your twitches first started, were they constant? Or were they like little one-time twitches? It looks like in your video they're constant now, but how often were they at first?
@TheDanguruss5 жыл бұрын
Since they started they have never stopped. Sometimes more intense but they never stop.
@mistatwitcha63554 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss They don't even stop for 30 seconds, a minute, a couple of minutes, or 15 minutes at a time? Sorry to be so detailed but just trying to compare your symptoms to the ones I'm experiencing here.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
@@mistatwitcha6355 the twitching in my shoulders and biceps never stop not even for a minute. My legs on the other hand twitch sometimes they will stop for all day sometimes.
@mistatwitcha63554 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss Thanks for the info. You're a great person for taking the time to help others like you do. I appreciate you!
@sabrinam.35764 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss is twitching the First Symptome of ALS
@rainehilbero96264 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, my parents won't allow me to see a neurologist, I'm only 18 and I want to ask about your twitching... Did its spread to every part of your body or only in one place? Have you felt tiredness or exhaustion? Shortness of breath? Or is there any vibrating senstion you felt? Thank you and I hope you're doing fine.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
Sorry it took me so long to answer this. I constantly am tired and have exhaustion. With all the twitching that I have going on in my chest and my back it will feel like I'm vibrating. This would be an awful disease to be thinking you might have. If you have concern I would make it a priority this year neurologist
@Scott-pf5jh3 жыл бұрын
Is it common to have full body symptoms with als ? I’ve always read it started on one side .
@jacksont3193 жыл бұрын
bro i have health anxiety and i’ve been scared all day. It’s so scary but we probably don’t have it
@DedricSilva3 жыл бұрын
@@jacksont319 Same here.
@jacksont3193 жыл бұрын
@@DedricSilva I’ve thought I had MS ALS and like 10 different cancers in the past month it’s so annoying
@DedricSilva3 жыл бұрын
@@jacksont319 I don’t know the difference between regular twitching which is what I have and ALS twitching
@javierfito5077 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksont319 are you okey now?
@lillianp89004 жыл бұрын
Sorry about your diagnosis. It seems as though a lot of healthy fit people get this like athletes. I read an article where they conducted a study that showed rigorous exercise could play a factor but of course no solid evidence. The only reason i even know about his disease is because i was having twitching and dr. google introduced me to it. I was sent to a neuro to be checked out and given an emg. It was clear thankfully and was told it was bfs. 4 years and i still twitch. I can never forget about this disease and the people who suffer from it
@richardlionheart99214 жыл бұрын
Besided twitching, did you present any other symptom?
@lillianp89004 жыл бұрын
@@richardlionheart9921 yes a lot of symptoms that started after a virus. charlie horses, off balance, extreme fatigue, night sweats and the twitching. they were really bad in the beginning, i would take first break at my job and my legs would be twitching crazy like i had run 2 miles. also i would feel a vibration in my muscles like a buzzing, hard to explain. doctors could find no explanation for what was wrong. i still get off balance but has not gotten worse, the twitches are random and more active when my body is tired
@gtgt39284 жыл бұрын
Hi Russel I hope you are going well. I truly believe there will be a treatment for Als soon mate. Hang in there, your videos are inspiring you are very courageous. I have had fasiculations for 8 months especially in my hand between my index and thumb DAILY and all over body I've had 2x EMGs 5 months apart the neuros cannot give me any answers. I am quiet surprised that they didnt find any findings on your first EMG even though you had fasics? I am so anxious I feel as if I have Als even after 2x clean emgs I feel all your symptoms minus the weakness. Can you shed any light on the fasics and were they random? All over? Hot spots etc? Thank you Russ. P.s Please try Cryotherapy and Follistatin peptide I have heard great results with this combination.
@TheDanguruss4 жыл бұрын
The fasiculations have always been mostly in my upper body. I used to love cryotherapy and also doing cold dips in rivers and legs. I always felt so much better after them. I have progressed so far now though that I can no longer do it safely.
@gtgt39284 жыл бұрын
@@TheDanguruss God bless you mate. A true warrior. Look into follistatin.
@Usergd_5_65 Жыл бұрын
@@gtgt3928 Hi how are you my index finger twitching. Since 1 month.i am so scared 😭😭😭
@markheckman3987 Жыл бұрын
I am having ALS type symptoms 😢 Where do I go from here and what do I need to do?
@HariRam-xd3kq3 жыл бұрын
Hi sir how are you doing now Are you replying the comments What’s your condition now ?