Recent content by GGKK

Hello! Just a doubt about CPK. A level of 230 is considered HIGH to be afraid of ALS? Thanks for the attention. All the best!

ktmj, Reflexes are preserved in ALS? As long I know they are hyper in early/middle stages and absents in later stages...no? Be well, GGKK

What blood tests could be considered in a neuromuscular disease? CPK in 220 is high enough to be worried? Thanks, be well.

Hello! Anyone know if there is any relation with 'gallbladder' and ALS? I read that removal of gallbladder could be good due less toxins,... Does it make sense? I do not think so... :?: Be well, GGKK

Thank you for sharing yours thoughts. I am really trying to put my worries out of my mind! ;-) All the best for you, nice weekend, GGKK

AL, I am so happy hearing from my neuro that I am fine, nothing is wrong! :D I do not want to find someone to agree that my thigh is atrophied. But it is a bit hard to put all the worries out of my mind when I fell there is a 'dent' in my right thigh, even my neuro said it is all fine...

In the early stages of ALS, reflexes should be abnormal? Thanks for the attention!

Rose, Thank you for your attention. Yes, I know and it helps me to put my worries out of mind. But my worries back when I touch my right tight. It is noticeable there is a 'dip' there when comparing with the left one. The doctor did not give attention to it...(last week). If it was atrophy...

Kylisa, I really sorry for your mom. I hope your family enjoy the fullest with her. I agree with you the neurologist have to do all standards testes (clinical, EMG, MRI,...) to confirm a diagnose of ALS. I just keep worried how he could ruled it out (said 0% chances). And if it is in early...

He is very specialized in ALS. I asked it because he tested my reflexes (all normal), my strength (no weakness), no babinski, no clonus...and tested others signs, all fine. When I asked to perfome an EMG, he refused immediately and said me: 'no way, it is totally unnecessary, you do not have...

Hello! Do you think it is possible a good neuro (specialized in neuromuscular diseases) rule out ALS just with an half hour of clinical exams? I'd appreacite the opinions... Be well, GGKK

Hello Al, I am 1,90m tall (do not know in feet :wink:). I am 32 years. I've been twitching widespread for 4 years (not intense, just sometimes). It started one month after I stopped running (may 2005). I was an athlete, my weight was 220 lbs. Then I married and... Last december I felt some...

Muscle wasting with twitches is very likely to be ALS? (no other relevants sympthoms...) Thanks for opinions!

Nowaday the twitches (for 4 years, since 2005) do not worry me... My concern is about a muscle wasting I figured out in my right quadriceps. Both quadriceps have the same size...but the right one has a 'scoop' in the middle of it. I feel it when I touch it...and if I force it, it is also a...

Do you think a clinical exam made by a specialized MND neuro is enough to rule out ALS? Thanks.