Question about my shmptoms

[Terimolinaro]

I am wondering about my symptoms. I have atrophy of my lower left leg. I have foot drop. The only pain I have is from no longer being able to walk correctly. Have trouble swallowing. Never even thought these symptoms could be related until I finally saw a neurologist. He mentioned Al's. He did emg. My nerves tested fine, my muscles did not. Many tests ordered , done and waiting. Any one else have similar symptoms? How worried should I be???

 

[Atsugi]

Your symptoms aren't necessarily ALS. But one thing you wrote caught my eye: "My nerves tested fine, my muscles did not."

I don't know what you mean. Did the neuro say he saw ALS on the EMG, or did he say he did not see ALS on the EMG?

 

[Terimolinaro]

He said he thinks that it is als. Unless I have a pinched nerve in every area of my back, the way my muscles were testing pointed towards als .

 

[Atsugi]

If a neurologist did an EMG and said he thinks it's ALS, I'd get a second opinion, pronto.

Ask the neurologist for a signed letter stating the diagnosis in plain language and with the ICD code. This letter will help expedite the benefits and compensation you'll need.

 

[Terimolinaro]

I have the last test he ordered scheduled for Feb.3. It is a swallow study. Do my symptoms sound like something that mimic ALS? My foot Dr. mentioned Charcot Marie Tooth, at the time of the EMG, I asked the neurologist if it could be that,he said no, again he said ALS. I will definitely ask for a second opinion.