When should I be concerned? Posted: 02-01-08 00:35am
blood tests showed- elevated sed rates,
elevated ANA, elevated enzymes indicating
muscle damage
ruled out MS, Lupus, GBS, MG, swallow test
results indicate that there are some
anomalies
Psychologist ruled out conversions.
negative MRI and a positive EMG
I have been combating this for 3 years...
symptoms came about 6 months after
septicemia
Doctor says (motor neuron disease) but
does not know what kind.
Symptoms:
weak muscles, left hand is barely
functioning , I can no longer write,
difficulties with balance, I now use a
powered wheel chair, I have difficulties
with eating, I am progressively getting
worse.
from what I was once able to do, to where
I am now, is a significant difference. .I
was very active in many different ways,
now i cannot speak effectively. I use an
onscreen keyboard for most of my
communications. My legs and arms have
gotten skinny.
There is not much pain, only when I have
muscle contractures.
Is there some rare disease that they
cannot find? What kind of Motor Neuron
Disease do I have?
When I fist started showing symptom, it
was thought perhaps that there was an
autoimmune type disease . I have been to
a Rheumatologist to rule out arthritis and
also to an orthpedist to rule out other
problems regarding the loss of range of
motion that is displayed in other areas of
my limbs.
It was also suggested that I have more
than 1 illness.
At this point, I have only had the 2 EMGs.
My reflexes are in tact,although grossly
exaggerated in my severely effected limbs.
Characteristics of this did have a modest
start with only my toes being effected and
a bit of awkwardness to where I am now. If
there is hope to stop this, I would like
to but if there is none,I would at least
want to have more of a concrete answer so
that I may plan ahead.
In the beginning, I was told that it was
some kind of autoimmune disease and I was
never informed of the type. In the
beginning of fall 2007, I was told that it
was not and that I was more likely to be
afflicted with a motor neuron disease but
once again, not told what kind.
I see the changes in my own body and I
really want to be able to go back to the
way things used to be. I am only 40 years
old, and a new grandmother, I want to fix
this.
If I can not, then I would like to know
what it is so that I can move forward with
understanding, a possible cure, and
mostly, a chance to grieve.
P.S- I find myself working hard at
breathing. I can still do it but it
feels like I am not doing it well and like
it is a workout. When I adjust myself or
exert myself, I have a harder time
catching my breath. I am experiencing a
sensation like holding my breath to long.
Can it really change that quickly and
when should I go to my internal medicine
doctor?
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