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36, woman, tightness in left leg, some muscle cramping & twitching in both legs, arms, & lower back. left leg feels tight when walking. als?

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Jumping the gun: I suppose ALS can be considered but there are also a number of other causes for these symptoms as well. If this is a concern, ask your regular doctor to refer you to a neurologist.

Answered 4/10/2017

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Not clear not ALS: This needs clarification - the twitching can be benign fasiculations but I am not cleare. It can be neurological

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A member asked:

36, woman, tightness in left leg, some muscle cramping & twitching in both legs, arms, & lower back. left leg feels tight when walking. als?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Dr. John Goldman answered

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