fred_dakota
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- Apr 22, 2009
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- ND
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- Fargo
Hello All,
Since I posted last I've received a "normal" EMG/NCV on the left arm and left leg and my head MRI/MRA the following day was "Unremarkable."
I've been keeping a journal of my symptoms so I can be as accurate as possible next time I see my Doc.
Old symptoms persist. New symptoms this week include: noticable thinness of arms, right arm hyperflexic, weak right fist (seems to come and go), popping/cracking joints, and widespread stiffness, aches and pains.
Feels like there's something in or on the back of my throat. Voice gets tires faster than before - sounds a bit hoarse when I do talk.
Also, something I found strange is a couple times I've woken up with one or both arms asleep, even if I haven't been laying on them. Anything to that, you think?
On the upside - I was having widespread fasciculations too, mostly after work, but the last two days they've been few and far between.
Last week my ankles and feet were just plain sore. Like they were about to give out, but this week it hasn't been an issue at all.
So asides from being told I have an "unremarkable brain" I'm no closer to an answer than I was before.
I have an appointment with a Neurologist May 18th. Hopefully I get some answers then.
I'd appreciate any input/thoughts on this.
Thanks!
Since I posted last I've received a "normal" EMG/NCV on the left arm and left leg and my head MRI/MRA the following day was "Unremarkable."
I've been keeping a journal of my symptoms so I can be as accurate as possible next time I see my Doc.
Old symptoms persist. New symptoms this week include: noticable thinness of arms, right arm hyperflexic, weak right fist (seems to come and go), popping/cracking joints, and widespread stiffness, aches and pains.
Feels like there's something in or on the back of my throat. Voice gets tires faster than before - sounds a bit hoarse when I do talk.
Also, something I found strange is a couple times I've woken up with one or both arms asleep, even if I haven't been laying on them. Anything to that, you think?
On the upside - I was having widespread fasciculations too, mostly after work, but the last two days they've been few and far between.
Last week my ankles and feet were just plain sore. Like they were about to give out, but this week it hasn't been an issue at all.
So asides from being told I have an "unremarkable brain" I'm no closer to an answer than I was before.
I have an appointment with a Neurologist May 18th. Hopefully I get some answers then.
I'd appreciate any input/thoughts on this.
Thanks!