Recent content by Cait31

Thank you so much for your reply. I am just so scared that this could be early onset ALS despite the normal EMG. Typically weakness would be felt/noticed prior to twitching (even if the twitching is localized) right? I think I might just be overthinking things and I’m sure I’m becoming a pest...

I am so sorry to be a bother. I am just spiraling and keep over thinking everything. I have 2 questions. 1) is it normal for fasciculations to only be in one area in ALS? Mine have settled in my calf and have remained there almost consistently all day. They are small and can sometimes be felt...

Thank you for your quick response. So at this point it’s fair to say that I can rule out ALS/MND completely? These results definitely mean something else is going on?

Hi everyone, I just had an EMG/NCS. It looks like there are abnormalities on the NCS, but I am not sure if they relate to ALS. I have my follow up appointment with my neurologist in a few weeks but I was hoping I could get some insight. I am attaching my results. Thanks in advance

Thank you both very much. I am praying for a cure for ALS and donated towards the cause. This disease needs to be ended soon. One last question… does weakness typically occur slowly or do you all of the sudden just not have the ability to do things you used to be able to? For example I notice...

Hi, I am a 28 year old female. I am experiencing a weird feeling while walking on my right side. When a physical therapist did a test on me she said I was 4.5 strength on right hamstring side and 5 on left hamstring. I went to the neurologist and he quickly examined me and said I was fine and...