Hi All. I am a 25 yr. old male and have a huge ALS fear. I have twitching in various places throughout my body and my right arm and leg feel week. I have been to my GP twice who has done strength tests and reflex tests. Everything was fine. I fear I am getting some atrophy in my right thumb pad by my wrist. I have full function of my thumb and wrist though.

I believe the weakness is perceived, but things feel heavier in my right hand than in my left. (I am right handed). I had an MRI of my C-Spine and brain and everything was okay. My GP insists that anxiety is bringing upon these symptoms, but asked if I would like to go to a neurologist for piece of mind. I am going in two weeks.

My symptoms have been going on for about a month and a half now. Shouldn't I have more significant weakness by now if I had ***?

Also, is the sequence of the disease like profound weakness, followed by atrophy then twitching????

Please help...I am so scared!!

Many thanks,

Tony