About Six Weeks I Have Had Sore Calf Muscles And

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Question: About six weeks I have had sore calf muscles and sore forearm muscles. Along with pain around my ribs. I went to dr he is sending me for a mri. Now I have had twitching in my legs mostly and some in my arms the last 5 days usually when i lay down. Is this a als symptoms Should I go back to dr before the mri?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms are mot suggestive of ALS.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, there is no need to worry about ALS. You can wait for MRI report to come. When you meet doctor with MRI report, then, you can discuss about muscle twitching.

You can get a few blood tests- CPK (which helps in detecting any muscle inflammation), vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels.

Nerve conduction studies and EMG may be done, if needed, after clinical examination reveals any neurological deficits.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms are not suggestive of ALS.

Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the typo.

Your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 minutes later)

So it is als or not? You first sentence says it is. Then latter says it’s not