A member asked:

I have fear of having disease like als. i have fatigue in arms and twitching in calves but i have neck pain and don't sleep enough. should i worry?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: ALS is very unlikely. Chronic anxiety is more likely the cause

Answered 2/23/2015

3.2k views

Thank
Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Systemic disorder: 38 yo male w. insomnia, "neck pain, fatigue, arm pain & calves twitching" fears ALS. A general medical evaluation is indicated & by a Neurologist. If no specific diagnosis is found, then Fibromyalgia might be explanatory. A Rheumatologist can evaluate for Fibromyalgia and prescribe FDA approved medications for this disorder, which is a diagnosis of exclusion.

Answered 2/25/2015

3.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more