how common is als before 30 with no family history? 28/white/male worried about als due to 2 weeks of muscle twitching, possible weakness in arms/legs

Question

Male 22, I have muscle twitches all over my body at random times, neck, back, chest, arm, eyes, legs, hands, feet etc. For 6-7 months, no weakness. Als?

Answer 1

Not common: Not common, certainly, but if you are concerned I would not hesitate to be fully evaluated by a neurologist.

Answer 2

Thoracic Outlet: You may or you may not. There are numerous conditions that can cause these symptoms. You should consult with your doctor about this problem.

Answer 3

Maybe: While these are some of the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, it takes a more complete history to make that diagnosis.

Answer 4

Maybe: But only one of many possibilities, and would first consideration carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome, with pinched nerve in neck another consideration. MRI of neck, and EMG of neck, plexus and arm should pin this down quite well.

Answer 5

May reduce risk: Data on infant uti's in the 80's & 90's showed >90% of affected boys were uncircumcised. Much of this data was available because the infants were hospitalized. Some studies suggest a lower risk but not prevention of std's or aids. Carcinoma of the foreskin will not occur if it is removed, but the skin of the shaft remains available for cancerous change.The risk may be reduced but never eliminated.

Answer 6

To some extent: Circumcision protects babies from utis in first year of life but, unlikely later in life.C does prevent penile cancer 99.9%. Cancer of penis is extremely rare in jews + muslims, but also in men who can retract their foreskins and wash underneath. On a regular basis, ie have good hygiene.Many excellent, controlled studies fro Africa prove conclusively that c reduces risk of HIV 50-70%. Hpv similar.

Answer 7

Probably: Unfortunately people with kidney failure almost universally complain of decreased sex drive and problems with erections. This is not as much due to dialysis, but the renal failure itself. Be open and honest with your doctor so they can help you through this. If they cannot, see a urologist or family medicine specialists who is used to helping people with this.

Answer 8

Depends: It will depend more on how effective dialysis is. If you are regimented, and have good catheter function, you should be near baseline.

Answer 9

Yes: Also to the top of the foot or sole of the foot.

Answer 10

L5 or S1 nerve root: L5 goes to outside of leg and top of foot s1 goes to backof calf and outside bottom of foot both are called siatica these nerve roots are major components of the siatic nerve above the knee they feel the same.

Answer 11

Yes and Yes: Sciatica is the symptom of leg pain caused by a disc herniation or narrowing where the nerve exits the spine. A disc herniation is a outpouching of the disc from its normal place into the spinal canal or on the nerve and can be a source of pain in the back or down the leg or even the groin area. The nerve then goes to the muscle which can then hurt, spasm or feel sore or irritated.

Answer 12

Yes: You describe symptoms of radiculopathy which is when a nerve malfunctions due to some type of pressure on the nerve. You should see your family md for evaluation and they can do an MRI for evaluation. Of course, before surgery, you should try physical therapy and epidural steroid injections if possible.

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