
I Am A 34 Year Old Female On No Existing

ALS seems unlikely, other neurological conditions to consider.
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I have read your query.
Since your problems started a few years ago, it is very unlikely that the condition responsible for such symptoms to be ALS.
In my opinion, your symptoms may be caused by conditions such as cervical spinal cord compression and/or stenosis.
Multiple sclerosis also may be considered for the differential diagnosis.
In my opinion, you should see a Neurologist and you should get examined further with imaging and functional tests such as MRI of the brain and spinal cord, nerve conduction study, EMG, in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
I hope you found the answer helpful.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.


Is it possible that my bicep weakness is due to an old injury? I remember a time it became particularly sore and I feel the tendons at the top of my bicep (where it meets the shoulder) are easier to feel and often have a sore point. I can't be sure but I think the tremor may have started aroung this time too. Could they be linked?
I am very worried about the idea of MS or ALS.

I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I didn't say that yours is multiple sclerosis, I think it should be considered and evaluated further because of the twitches all over your body.
If excluded (this is very likely to happen in my opinion) then these twitches may be linked to benign fasciculations syndrome or cervical spine compression.
But, without examinations, we cannot be entirely sure about the presence or the absence of a condition.
Most likely there may be a nerve/cord compression that weakened somewhat the muscles of your left arm.
This predisposes to tendon damage as well.
The opposite also may be true, a tendon damage weakened the muscles due to restricted activity.
Get evaluated further in order to get a correct diagnosis.
I hope this helps.
Regards.

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