Hi, I have 8 more days to wait until I see a neurologist. To say I am terrified is putting it extremely mildly. I noticed a weakness in the fine motor skills of my left hand a couple of years ago. But it only happened during certain tasks which I rarely perform (like tying knots in thread to hang the Christmas decorations up). In the last month, I have suddenly noticed a real inability to perform other fine motor tasks like doing up tiny buttons. My GP has referred me to neurology. Of course, I thought the worst and couldn't leave the google search button alone. I know, I know. But anyway, I have discovered that loss of motor neurons if never really a minor thing. I have self diagnosed a form of motor neuron disease. I know you are going to tell me that it's probably nothing, but the thing is, I know now that it can't be nothing. I am finding getting through the day almost impossible. DH and close friends are being incredibly supportive. I just want to see my DC grow up.