Marzipan
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- Joined
- Jun 29, 2011
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
- State
- TX
- City
- Houston
Hi. I have been on a couple of threads complaining about the numbness and weakness in my right leg. Onset approximately two months, MAYBE three. It has gradually gotten worse and now, my biggest fear, the left leg and foot is starting to cramp and my right arm and hand is numb with pins and needles. I was diagnosed with a herniated disc a couple of weeks ago but the spine surgeon said he didn't think my leg problem had to do with my back. I went back to the GP today because this weekend was awful. SUPER bad numbness when I woke up in the morning in both my right leg and arm. Yes, I've been cleared for stroke. To make matters worse, on small section of my face near my lips (opposite side from arm and leg) is numb and twitching like crazy.
Now my GP has ordered a muscle and nerve EMG and I'm terrified.
First, for those who have had the EMG, does it hurt and secondly, if it's normal does that mean no ALS? Now she's saying Multiple Sclerosis might be something we need to look at. Does anyone know if the EMG test can identify Multiple Sclerosis? (I should have asked her this) And finally, it seems my symptoms came on so fast , they are worse in the morning and subside for the most part during the day but sometime flare back up in the afternoon. By evening time sometimes I feel 85% normal. Does this sound like ALS? I know you guys are not doctors. I'm completely nervous and it seems this has been going on, and on and on and NO ANSWERS! Any advice would be appreciated. God bless.
Now my GP has ordered a muscle and nerve EMG and I'm terrified.
First, for those who have had the EMG, does it hurt and secondly, if it's normal does that mean no ALS? Now she's saying Multiple Sclerosis might be something we need to look at. Does anyone know if the EMG test can identify Multiple Sclerosis? (I should have asked her this) And finally, it seems my symptoms came on so fast , they are worse in the morning and subside for the most part during the day but sometime flare back up in the afternoon. By evening time sometimes I feel 85% normal. Does this sound like ALS? I know you guys are not doctors. I'm completely nervous and it seems this has been going on, and on and on and NO ANSWERS! Any advice would be appreciated. God bless.