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    EMG Update & Health Anxiety

    I just wanted to post my EMG results for those who chatted with me in the past and also write about health anxiety. If you are having fears about ALS please see a doctor and refrain from using Google to self diagnose. Like many of you on here I was having "weird" feelings in my left arm and...
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    Final Questions

    Hello, I’ve had symptoms for a little over a year. Perceived weakness and atrophy (between finger and thumb), and muscle twitches/tremor. Most of the issues in my left hand and arm (non-dominant). Sometimes pain around the elbow and rotator cough. Grip strength seems normal when I grip as hard...
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    EMG Results Question

    Thanks for the reassurance. I just get lost in aniexity some days and I’m working on that. I will be making a donation to the ALS Foundation.
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    EMG Results Question

    Good afternoon, I appreciate the time taken to answer my questions. Firstly, some background information for context. I had a physical exam done by a neuro in January of this year. It all looked well and I went about my business. However, several months later I continued to have symptoms in...
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    EMG Results Question

    Hello, I recently had an EMG in late April. I have yet to recieve the “official results” or an emailed copy of the results, but the doctor emailed me back and said, “Normal, benign fasciculation.” The test was done on my left arm and right leg. The left arm is where I’ve been having symptoms...
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    Seek out a medical professional if you're scared

    Hi all, I just wanted to share a recent journey about my ALS scare and how the best thing to do is seek out a medical professional right away if your concerned. I feel like my story will resonate with others here lurking on this forum. Unfortunately, a 40-something neighbor of mine was...
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