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34 y/o female w extreme anxiety. can twitching and brisk reflexes for nearly 2 yrs but no weakness/atrophy still be als? neuro says anxiety, scared.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Anxiety help: Without any weakness over that time frame, the Neuro is right - ALS is not likely. But you do feel worried and a good Health Psychologist might help you as you investigate. They can evaluate the emotional part and refer you to physicians w/ their impressions of the physical part. That's a bit like having an attorney. If the Dr didn't mention MS. I don't want to worry you, but that's worth a nod.

Answered 5/30/2016

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