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A member asked:
Health anxiety.think i have als.im sure im being silly but why is only one arm sore? if it was caused by anxiety muscle tension shouldnt both be sore?
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Exam: Have you been diagnosed with ALS? If not go to your doctor and get examined. There are many potential causes for your symptoms, some psychological and some physical. There is no use worrying when you can know what you do or don't have.
Answered 4/10/2016
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