Cowboy50
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All,
I am a 50 year old male. I have read the stickys and appreciate you all being here. I have had twitching, primarily in right buttock, hamstring and right arm, but am having them in other areas as well, just not as frequent. I have not been able to do a standing calf lift on my right leg in 6 years due to back surgery according to my Dr. I had am EMG done 6 years ago and they noted active and chronic denervating neuropathic process affecting the bilateral gastrocnemius, which can be seen with bilateral lower lumbosacral radiculopathies. My right calf muscle has decreased in size and measures 19" vs 21" on the left, I am wondering if this is due to not really being able to use the muscle, although it seems to have gotten smaller more recently. No other noted strength loss other than when I met with the Neuro, I had a hard time stopping her from pushing my right foot outward. I do have foot drop on my left foot but have had that for many years as well. I have had 2 back surgeries, one being a major 360 fusion from T10 to L2.
My upper body seems good, only thing is fascilations in middle right of my back, almost constant, and my right upper trapecis muscle is smaller than my left. No signs of weakness, but twitching and cramping in right arm have me concerned.
My hip was bothering me 3 months ago, I attributed to my bad back and it has since gotten better, no more pain
Neuro exam went well, I am hyperreflexive everywhere and have been for at least 6 years, I have a positive Hoffman's test which I have had for at least 2 years, my Babinski and jerk jaw were negative which the neuro said was a good sign.
I have had pain in my right shin of late and am concerned with the atrophy of my calve muscle and what appears to be atrophy of my shoulder, upper trapezis. The only weakness that I have is inability to do calf raises for 6 years, inability to stop Neuro from pushing right foot outward.
This weakness along with all the twitching, especially right sided has me concerned. The neuro said that she is not convinced I have ALS and ordered a battery of blood tests which are all coming in and I can see the results. She has ordered an EMG for 2 weeks from today.
I am trying to remain calm, but am concerned that I may have onset of ALS. I was hoping to get a clean bill of heath from the Neuromuscular Dr., but then she ordered the EMG.
If anyone can review my information and provide feedback I would greatly appreciate it. I am concerned that this may have started in my leg and is now moving up to my shoulder. Any insight you can provide is appreciated, feel free to ask questions and thank you!
I am a 50 year old male. I have read the stickys and appreciate you all being here. I have had twitching, primarily in right buttock, hamstring and right arm, but am having them in other areas as well, just not as frequent. I have not been able to do a standing calf lift on my right leg in 6 years due to back surgery according to my Dr. I had am EMG done 6 years ago and they noted active and chronic denervating neuropathic process affecting the bilateral gastrocnemius, which can be seen with bilateral lower lumbosacral radiculopathies. My right calf muscle has decreased in size and measures 19" vs 21" on the left, I am wondering if this is due to not really being able to use the muscle, although it seems to have gotten smaller more recently. No other noted strength loss other than when I met with the Neuro, I had a hard time stopping her from pushing my right foot outward. I do have foot drop on my left foot but have had that for many years as well. I have had 2 back surgeries, one being a major 360 fusion from T10 to L2.
My upper body seems good, only thing is fascilations in middle right of my back, almost constant, and my right upper trapecis muscle is smaller than my left. No signs of weakness, but twitching and cramping in right arm have me concerned.
My hip was bothering me 3 months ago, I attributed to my bad back and it has since gotten better, no more pain
Neuro exam went well, I am hyperreflexive everywhere and have been for at least 6 years, I have a positive Hoffman's test which I have had for at least 2 years, my Babinski and jerk jaw were negative which the neuro said was a good sign.
I have had pain in my right shin of late and am concerned with the atrophy of my calve muscle and what appears to be atrophy of my shoulder, upper trapezis. The only weakness that I have is inability to do calf raises for 6 years, inability to stop Neuro from pushing right foot outward.
This weakness along with all the twitching, especially right sided has me concerned. The neuro said that she is not convinced I have ALS and ordered a battery of blood tests which are all coming in and I can see the results. She has ordered an EMG for 2 weeks from today.
I am trying to remain calm, but am concerned that I may have onset of ALS. I was hoping to get a clean bill of heath from the Neuromuscular Dr., but then she ordered the EMG.
If anyone can review my information and provide feedback I would greatly appreciate it. I am concerned that this may have started in my leg and is now moving up to my shoulder. Any insight you can provide is appreciated, feel free to ask questions and thank you!