Teddy35
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About three months ago I started getting serious twitches in my calves. I had recently restarted strenuous exercise so I didn't think much of it. But they persisted for weeks so I got a referral to a neurologist.
In the months since, the calf twitching has decreased but I have developed intermittent twitches elsewhere, mainly on my right side. I've also notice atrophy and a feeling of weakness in my right shoulder and arm, as well as my right thigh and lower leg.
A couple weeks ago, the neurologist examined me and found no clinical weakness or reflex issues. I had an EMG last week in various muscles on my right side and it was perfectly clean.
I am less worried about ALS now because of the clean EMG, but the right side atrophy I have is real and seems to get worse on a weekly basis. I am still able to do everything but my right arm gets tired easily and so does my right leg.
I've seen other people on this forum go through a similar set of issues. Any recommendations on what to do next or what could be causing these issues? Thanks.
In the months since, the calf twitching has decreased but I have developed intermittent twitches elsewhere, mainly on my right side. I've also notice atrophy and a feeling of weakness in my right shoulder and arm, as well as my right thigh and lower leg.
A couple weeks ago, the neurologist examined me and found no clinical weakness or reflex issues. I had an EMG last week in various muscles on my right side and it was perfectly clean.
I am less worried about ALS now because of the clean EMG, but the right side atrophy I have is real and seems to get worse on a weekly basis. I am still able to do everything but my right arm gets tired easily and so does my right leg.
I've seen other people on this forum go through a similar set of issues. Any recommendations on what to do next or what could be causing these issues? Thanks.