RobbiJ
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- Jun 11, 2013
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- Learn about ALS
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- US
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- TX
- City
- Boyd
Hi,
I have just been diagnosed as probable MND. Am waiting for the results of a Pompe test that was done before my last EMG...and a test for type 3 SMA. Once those results are in I guess my diagnosis will change to definite as my EMG showed LMN signs in my R leg, arm, cranial nerves and esophageal problems. I can't believe I'm actually hoping for Pompe disease or SMA. My symptoms started with esophageal weakness almost 15 years ago, then about 4 years ago leg weakness, then the last few months everything else. That is when my doctor finally started listening to me. A few months ago my rheumatologist actually said to me, "the muscle biopsy ruled out a myopathy, but you have some unusual nerve denervation so I'm sending you to a neurologist, but the good news is the serious things have been ruled out!"
How ironic
I have just been diagnosed as probable MND. Am waiting for the results of a Pompe test that was done before my last EMG...and a test for type 3 SMA. Once those results are in I guess my diagnosis will change to definite as my EMG showed LMN signs in my R leg, arm, cranial nerves and esophageal problems. I can't believe I'm actually hoping for Pompe disease or SMA. My symptoms started with esophageal weakness almost 15 years ago, then about 4 years ago leg weakness, then the last few months everything else. That is when my doctor finally started listening to me. A few months ago my rheumatologist actually said to me, "the muscle biopsy ruled out a myopathy, but you have some unusual nerve denervation so I'm sending you to a neurologist, but the good news is the serious things have been ruled out!"
How ironic