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All, I have been reading many threads while going through some things of my own, I have read your messages & feel that I have a valid question and would appreciate your help. I had an EMG a month ago and was cleared by a NM specialist, no sign of any ALS. Since then I have noticed atrophy on my ankle, side of my knee/ hamstring are & thenar area all on the same side. Keeping in mind this is my determining atrophy. No weakness other than middle of foot hurting of late and arch seems diminished on foot. Atrophy on foot is along outside, toes cracking a lot, can see tendons much more clearly than other foot & ankle appears different. I do have a slight drop foot as noted my a PM&R Dr. 6 years ago, not sure if that would cause this... My question is, as I have just noticed the atrophy and am wondering if
1. does atrophy show up in 3 diff places at the same time with no weakness?
2. if atrophy were going on would have the EMG picked it up 30 days ago?
I am trying to not over react as I was cleared, but this newly discovered stuff has me concerned. Thank you for your input in advance & for all you do in providing this sounding board.
 
I'd head back to the Doctor, it will ease your mind. Your perception could be off as well. That, and it is highly unlikely you had a clear EMG and now have motor neuron related atrophy.

Going to a neuro and getting an EMG is traumatic all by itself- it creates anxiety. You might n Ed another chat to reassure you. If something else is going on, you want to know that too but I vote heavily for your being just fine.
 
Thank you very much for your advice, I think I may do just that, the EMG that was done only tested 2 muscles on the side that I am seeing atrophy, the rest of the test was done on my back and the other side of my body, so I am concerned that it may not have been picked up any sign of MND, although my whole reason for having the EMG was that I was having fasicis on the side they tested, I have not had nearly as many fasics on the side I see atrophy, trying not to freak out so thank you for your help
 
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