Mike324
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I had my appointment with the ALS clinic at UTSW, they did a complete work-up with me and informed me that I am very strong and that they see no sign of ALS, my atrophy in my neck was noted, but they reviewed the MRI and said that the muscles are equally strong, they tapped on all my muscles in arms, legs, back trying to get a reaction of a twitch and could not get anything to happen. The Dr. feels that I have BFS and that these are not related to ALS. She ordered a ton of blood work and an EMG. She said that she will only test 3 - 4 muscles in the EMG she said that if the results indicate the need for more, we can always add them. I asked her if she felt confident that I am clear and she said that yes she feels I should be good. I have scheduled an EMG for 10/2. I am excited to get this news but at the same time upon getting home and thinking through things I am wondering why order the EMG if you see nothing, I wish I had asked her that question, as I wonder if the weakness has yet to show up. I have a few other questions I wanted to pose to the forum and very much appreciate any feedback
1. Can atrophy every show up before weakness? I would think if a muscle is showing atrophy that there would be noted weakness?
2. In bulbar onset is their usually an increase in saliva noted as a symptom or is a dry throat more the norm
Thank you everyone in advance for your responses and support!
1. Can atrophy every show up before weakness? I would think if a muscle is showing atrophy that there would be noted weakness?
2. In bulbar onset is their usually an increase in saliva noted as a symptom or is a dry throat more the norm
Thank you everyone in advance for your responses and support!