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Achy legs and random twitching in body. very scared! could this be als?
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ALS: Als or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects men more than women in the 40-60 age range. It is characterized by weakness in the arms and legs with twitching of the big muscle groups that look like a bag of worms under the skin. It is a rare disease that affects 1 in 100, 000 people. See your primary medical doctor or a neurologist for evaluation.
Answered 4/21/2014
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NOT ALS: However, maybe you should be evaluated for the onset of a small fiber neuropathy. Have a neurologist check your symptoms.
Answered 11/23/2014
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