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    EMG Help

    Hello All... 37M Aussie Pilot Here... I had an emg in March last year due to muscle twitching and was given the all clear. Last year they tested the following R Deltoid R Triceps R First D Inteross R Tib Anterior R Gastrocn (MED) R Vast Medialis L Tib Anterior L Rect Abdominis L Trapezius...
    • skydancer
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    • ankle cell emg increase muscle muscle twitching problems symptoms twitching weakness
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Is this Bulbar PLS/ALS?

    Hi so to start with I’m male age 26 So a few months ago I got rapid heartbeat tachycardia (I know not often a symptom of MND), They found no cardiac explanation, then started getting muscle twitches which I still get sometimes, again no obvious explanation. I noticed a panting in my throat...
    • Mrman
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    • age als als? anxiety bulbar bulbar als choke clinical diagnosed eating emg mnd muscle muscle twitches neurologist pls problem swallow symptom tests tongue twitches twitching umn voice
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    spasms, weakness in bicep

    Hello ALS Community, Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am curious if this description resonates with any of you: I am in the process of being worked up for possible ALS (EMG study in a week). My neurologist is suspicious of ALS, but is also considering other possible causes of...
    • jip2019
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    • als arm cramping emg flexing muscle muscle twitches neurologist possible als spasms symptoms twitches weakness
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Atrophy + Fasciculations

    I am a 28 year old white male. After playing basketball 5 months ago, I developed severe pain in between my traps (more towards the right), and it hurt to turn my head to the right. Shortly thereafter, I developed numbness in my index and middle finger (aware these aren't ALS symptoms, but bare...
    • wildcat1411
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    • als als symptoms arm atrophy ball confused cramping emg fasciculation fasciculations fatigue finger flail arm syndrome life mri muscle muscles neurologist pain symptoms twitch weakness
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  5. S

    We are stuck and need advice

    I have had 2 accidents now and I just dont understand how it's not ALS related. Both now I have been in the bathroom on time but as soon as I see the toilet I cant hold it anymore and it all comes out. Is this normal? Plus my hair is so greasy and my hair on my head and eyelashes are getting...
    • samnikolep
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    • advice als ball constipation cramps diagnosis dry mouth gabapentin helpful increase meds muscle questions riluzole shower stress travel work young
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: People with ALS (PALS)
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    Very Concerned about Bulbar

    Thank you to anyone taking the time to read this and giving me your thoughts and insight. Please know that it is truly appreciated. I have read the stickies, but still have some questions. I am a 40 year old male. I began with a twitch in my left bicep in early December 2018, but the...
    • SLU27
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    • allergies back bed bulbar bulbar onset clinical concerned early emg family family member friend muscle neurologist onset problems questions reading swallowing symptoms tremor twitch twitches twitching voice weakness
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Does this sound like ALS? Is this a helpful EMG?

    Hi! First of all I'd like to thank you all for accepting me, and also I'd like to acknowledge all of you as true warriors. Helping others while you're getting through all the stuff you have to live, is truly remarkable. May God bless all of you. I hope you could help me out. I'm a 25 y.o. male...
    • DoctorR2D2
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    • als als? awareness balance diagnosed early emg emg? fasciculations helpful hope medicine muscle onset pain scared shoulder surgery symptom symptoms tongue twitches undiagnosed voice weakness
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Questions about ALS

    Hello, I'm sorry for all of you that have this horrible disease. I've been worried about having it myself for the last 6 months. I have a few questions to you that would help set my mind at ease (or not): - 6 months ago my little and ring finger of my right hand bcame a bit stiffer...
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    I'm Probably Crazy ("Do I have ALS")

    36 y/o male with 1 grandparent diagnosed with ALS (at 73) and died at 75. 2.5 months ago had twitching every ~8 seconds in right arm. After a week it moved throughout body but was primarily in right arm. It went away for 2 weeks, then came back primarily in right arm and left calf (and...
    • probablycrazy
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    • als anxiety arm atrophy back diagnosed do i have als emg mri muscle muscle weakness running tests twitches twitching weakness
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Worried about these symptoms

    Hi! Male 44 years old here. ’m sorry to be posting but I finally decided to seek your advice. My wife and I are nervous and some of your thoughts might really help us. I’m having some symptoms that are worrying me. Here they are in brief: Dec 22: Odd headache in left temple— three pulses, long...
    • Auron23
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    • advice anxiety arm back balance brain clinical headache hours mri muscle muscle twitches muscles night paresthesia stress symptom symptoms tiredness twitches weakness worried wrist
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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