Wright, Thank you! That certainly makes me feel better.
Zenarch, I understand where you are coming from & rightfully, I may deserve this. Its clear, Im not denying that I am obsessing over this & as People with more knowledge, perhaps it sounds stupid on your part.
Although even I laughed when I saw your post,
please step in my shoes for just a moment.
Imagine, your wife, G-D forbid was single, you didnt exist, she lost her family tragically a few years ago & was left with no-one. She has your young children to care for.
She notices her pinky toe is dead, all sensations are normal but cant move it. She sees an als specialist, tells her its not als, sees another who says, repeat the emg, it can be too early to tell. She sees a podiatrist who tells her, this is weird! If its not muscular, then it has to be neuromuscular.
Imagine what goes through a womans head? Has the emg ruled it out, Why does one Dr say it can be too early? Why can I feel all sensation but cant move it? Who will raise the children? What if it is als? It has to be something.......Will it progress?
I am a clinical nurse who knows NOTHING about als. I am a Christian but when it comes to the worry of my children, I am like Any other nurturing mother. I am afraid for their well being, not mine & I can betcha that your beautiful wife would feel the same.
I REALLY dont want/intend to ask stupid questions but I feel comfortable here knowing you are all caring enough to share, your knowledge with me & I'm ever so grateful to be permited to ask.
Im confused, obviously:roll: & sometimes it takes a person more time to consume the words.........I go from hearing " CLEAR EMG=NO als" to "REPEAT EMG in 6 mo's"?
Im not processing something.
I love you all for the good, bad & ugly that is said & yes sometimes a good kick in the A** is necessary.........I understand but these past few weeks haven't been a walk in the park for me, as Im sure you can see.
I'll try to be more diligent when asking my questions.
Love you all! You are So Special!