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    Welcome - Seeking Help in Chicago

    What I believe I'm doing is over-analyzing everything. This past week I've thrown myself into a relentless spiral of anxiety which I'm sure has affected my partner, as well as my family (I've called them to lean on for support fairly frequently, etc). :whistle: I'm hoping that my appointment...
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    Welcome - Seeking Help in Chicago

    Hey everyone. Again, I just wanted to offer my most sincere thanks to you all for your responses. They've been a much welcomed source of relief.Bailyloves, I have a consultation-appointment with a neuro on Monday of next week... Veeeery early in the morning. I'll definitely keep you all...
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    Welcome - Seeking Help in Chicago

    Hey everyone, thanks very much for your posts. I really appreciate every word.My concerns ebb and flow, I freak out and fizzle down... Did I forget to mention that I'm anxiety prone, having battled manic depression for the better part of a decade? Yeah... There's that too :pIt was so bad today...
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    Welcome - Seeking Help in Chicago

    Hey everyone,I’m “brand new” to the board, but I’ve been checking the site out for the better part of several years. ;)I’m just going to be up-front: I’m at my wit’s end. Needless to say, my symptoms are leading me to believe that I have an progressive, malignant disease.I’m a...
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    Uncommon BFS Symptoms Discussion

    1. Increased urge to urinate or an increase in frequentcy??Most certainly.2. Weak feelings in arms and legs (not just one limb) but all limbs or body as a whole??Typically I only experience this in one or two limbs at a time, but there are times where I have global fatigue.3. Weak and/or...
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    New Developments: EMG Results

    Hey everyone... Got some new (I think..?) developments.So, as you might know, I had an EMG on the 26th of November which was apparently completely normal. Since then, however, I've been experiencing a progression of weakness. First starting out in my (this is all on my left hand--my dominant...
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    Returning with Unusual Facial Heaviness

    So, the awkward facial sensations I’ve been experiencing seem to be worsening. I feel like I am unable to move my mouth properly form words which in turn makes me sound like I’m slurring. Saliva is also collecting along my lips whenever I speak; this is rather annoying and worrisome as far as...
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    Returning with Unusual Facial Heaviness

    "Back so soon?" you're probably thinking, right?I know, I know. But hear me out... I've been experiencing a very strange heaviness in my face for some time. I'd say for about a month to two months... Anyhow, it started out where I'd be speaking to someone and it felt like my face wasn't...
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    Holiday Weekend Success: EMG Test

    Well, hello there everyone. Hope the holiday weekend is treating you all well.I had my EMG yesterday. And... It couldn't have gone better. I was stuck in the feet, calves, thighs, biceps, triceps, forearms, hands, you name it. The doctor (who was an unbelievably nice man) had me in the...
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    Neurologist Appt: No *** Signs

    All right, so, here's the skinny:I had my neurologist appointment this morning. Naturally, during the appointment, my fasciculations were relatively tame--they've been somewhat dormant lately.He said that my symptoms didn't indicate signs of ***. He also stated that my reflexes were what he...
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