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Wife is 37 years old. Approximately 10 months ago, she developed periodic, deep, dry cough combined with difficulty breathing and general fatigue. Over the last year, has had three separate episodes of scarlet fever type rash and sore throat. Strep cultures came back negative. At or about same timeframe, noticed non-localized fasciculations and slight tremor to right hand. Pulmonologist found no damage to lungs. Prescribed Advair and Prednisone to treat what she believed were symptoms of previously diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Breathing and energy capablities improved 80%. Took off Prednisone and breathing/fatigue symptoms returned. No evidence of muscle atrophy or localized areas of muscle weakness.
Performed breathing strength test about a week ago and found significantly weak chest muscles. She is scheduled to see a neurologist tomorrow who we expect will perform an EMG test.
Any thoughts about the above-described history and the liklihood of ALS would be most appreciated.
Performed breathing strength test about a week ago and found significantly weak chest muscles. She is scheduled to see a neurologist tomorrow who we expect will perform an EMG test.
Any thoughts about the above-described history and the liklihood of ALS would be most appreciated.