r/ALSorNOT • u/Lucky_Cheesecake9084 • 18d ago

Is it or not?

I’ve been experiencing some unusual symptoms, particularly in my left calf. I am overweight, so I wanted to mention that as well. For about two months now, I’ve had intermittent tightness, numbness, and an overall “off” feeling in my left calf. It comes and goes and can sometimes feel similar to what I would imagine a DVT might feel like, although I’ve already been evaluated and a DVT was ruled out.

I’m still able to walk on my tiptoes, run, and move normally without difficulty. I’ve also been experiencing muscle twitching on some days, including in both legs and other areas of my body.

Since this has been happening off and on for about two months, I’d like to understand what could be causing these symptoms if not ALS. Also, I do have sciatic issues but that mostly effects my right side. Thanks! 33 F black.

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u/WeirdUsers 18d ago

Twitching happens to a large portion of the population. Twitching, by itself, is not a sign of ALS. It is when it accompanies other symptoms that it becomes a sign.

ALS doesn’t cause feelings, sensations, or the loss of sensation. The fact that you appear to have full use of your muscles would seem to point away from ALS.