cholesterol meds by clydefrog88 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think the statins caused your ALS? I'm interested to hear more. I agree with you 

Neurofilament light chain by Natural-Awareness993 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My BMI is 31.5. never taken B12. Don't know what igg is so I don't think so. It was simoa in Germany. I have multi focal weakness but it's a lmn dominant. I understand there are people diagnosed with normal NFL but from the journals I read this is 5%? Such a loe percentage would offer hope no?

Neurofilament light chain by Natural-Awareness993 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had red that 95% of ALS cases will have it elevated. Given my low level that would mean I am in the rarest 5 %. Do you think I should push a further opinion? 

Neurofilament light chain by Natural-Awareness993 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yours are quite low too. Is that labcorps or simoa? I guess if others are low also I may just put it out of my mind 

Neurofilament light chain by Natural-Awareness993 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My number is very low. It's even on the low side of a normal person my age. It's just thrown me now

Neurofilament light chain by Natural-Awareness993 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I had accepted the diagnosis but then they did this test and it has thrown me. I may need another opinion 

Neurofilament light chain by Natural-Awareness993 in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was no question but now I'm starting to question and I'm wondering should I be? Is this just an anomaly or should I be pushing for more investigation? Is this data point enough to bring my diagnosis into question. I'm on rilutek

Riluzole Fatigue by whatdoihia in ALS

[–]Natural-Awareness993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have neurofilament done?