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Sometimes when using my hands they cramp up. what's the chance of this being als? 35 yr female? have some muscle twitching all over random. please adv

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Fairly unlikely: ALS is possible, but not real common. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a much more common cause of what you are describing. I would not hesitate to be evaluated for a specific diagnosis.

Answered 12/15/2015

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A member asked:

Sometimes when using my hands they cramp up. what's the chance of this being als? 35 yr female? have some muscle twitching all over random. please adv

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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