Ssep, egg, ncv no neddle..Please respond !

[Concearnedyoungfemale]

Can ssep, EEG and ncs detect als? I need some advice, as theses are the only test my dr was willing to do, I have thin tonge and back of it feels weak, weak swallowing and talking issues, I'm 28 yr old black female

 

[sadiemae]

No reason to keep starting new threads! And yes i am yelling! CALL DR MILLER AT FORBES NORRIS IN SAN FRAN.

 

[Concearnedyoungfemale]

I'm new here, and you don't need to disrespect me , of I bother you I apologize , I'm dealing with a lot here, so please understand

 

[sadiemae]

No disrespect, however there is no need to start 3 threads asking the same question. Forbes Norris ALS Center can give you answers, they are doc tors, We are not.

 

[Compass Rose]

With all due respect, CYF, most of the posters here are not just worried about ALS, they are actually LIVING it, either having it themselves or caring for a loved one who does.

And as someone else already pointed out, some posters are typing with their eyes or a stylus in their mouth. What's disrespectful is you continuing to ask people here for a diagnosis (which they are not qualified to provide) or answers to your repeated threads. Please go see your doctor.

 

[kiwisally]

I'm new here, and you don't need to disrespect me , of I bother you I apologize , I'm dealing with a lot here, so please understand

Again, calm down.

 

[Concearnedyoungfemale]

I been informed, I do apalogize, again , I du understand the nature of those here, & meant no harm

 

[edwards5257]

You are concerned and rightfully so!

 

[Concearnedyoungfemale]

I am very Concearned , thanX

 

[Alyoop]

To answer your specific question....

NSC are normal in ALS, unless of course there are secondary issues.
EEG, not used in diagnosing ALS......maybe you mean EMG? If you do, then if certain specific abnormalities are found in several regions and the clinical examination is abnormal, pointing to motor neurons irregularities, then it can help in the diagnosis of ALS.
I have never heard of ssep, so can't comment.

 

[brooksea]

If you found this site, then you can also find info regarding the answer to your questions by surfing. But I'll make it easy for you:

http://www.knowyourback.org/Pages/Treatments/AssessmentTools/SpecializedNerveTests.aspx#ssep

Now don't visit us again until you have completed all tests by your doc.

 

[Concearnedyoungfemale]

No disrespect, however there is no need to start 3 threads asking the same question. Forbes Norris ALS Center can give you answers, they are doc tors, We are not.

Thanx so much for the info, I made an appointment , it's coming up soon