stvhck
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Hello All!
Quick question as a follow up...I had 3 EMG/NVC studies performed from DEC 2010 through May 2011. Results showed nothing substaional, besides an ulnar neuropathy in my left arm. My neuro feels BFS is the diagnosis from what I report as symptoms. My concern is that lately I am having an increase in symptoms with my right arm...twitching, spasms, feeling of tight muscles in arm, and fatigue feeling. I have no weakness in the arm however, I am not sure I would notice slight weakness simply because I work out often. I never had an EMG of my right arm (I did have my left arm, lower back, and both legs). I have read before that ALS can begin in one limb...is it worth having an EMG of my right arm? I am not interested in peace of mind per se...just want to be careful.
I trust my neuro (even had second, third opinions) but I think they see a 32 year old man that looks "healthy" and fear they may miss something. I don't mean to be a burden or ask ridiculous questions...just looking for some insight and your advice.
Thank you.
Quick question as a follow up...I had 3 EMG/NVC studies performed from DEC 2010 through May 2011. Results showed nothing substaional, besides an ulnar neuropathy in my left arm. My neuro feels BFS is the diagnosis from what I report as symptoms. My concern is that lately I am having an increase in symptoms with my right arm...twitching, spasms, feeling of tight muscles in arm, and fatigue feeling. I have no weakness in the arm however, I am not sure I would notice slight weakness simply because I work out often. I never had an EMG of my right arm (I did have my left arm, lower back, and both legs). I have read before that ALS can begin in one limb...is it worth having an EMG of my right arm? I am not interested in peace of mind per se...just want to be careful.
I trust my neuro (even had second, third opinions) but I think they see a 32 year old man that looks "healthy" and fear they may miss something. I don't mean to be a burden or ask ridiculous questions...just looking for some insight and your advice.
Thank you.