Recent content by GregW92

Hi guys, I think one of my posts was misunderstood. I am not hyperreflexic, I was just wondering whether or not hyperreflexia typically accompanies atrophy. As in, by the time you're having atrophy, your reflexes would be increased as well. I remember reading something like that somewhere. That...

Affected, would you happen to know whether hyperreflexia typically accompanies atrophy?

Hi affected, my neuro seems kind of perplexed by my case. My EMG was clean, though it wasn't an extensive EMG. A quick needle here, needle there. He actually almost didn't go through with the EMG after I had already done my ncv. But decided to do it anyway. I didn't show him the atrophy I...

Thanks for the reply Atsugi. Very helpful. I have a few questions regarding atrophy in ALS if anyone on here is willing to answer. Unfortunately my weakness has worsened and my neurologist noticed some dorsiflexion weakness as well. No weakness (clinically) anywhere else. - In ALS, by the time...

Didn't know how to add photos directly a post but I'll leave the link to the album below. I believe I have atrophy of my calf, left side. I also have weakness that feels like I can't drive my big toe into the ground, but the toes themselves are strong...

Also wanted to stress, the fatigue I get in my leg is extreme. It's kinda like this lactic acid type burn you get when you've climbed a mountain. It sucks. My arm also gets a similar fatigue when I raise it above my head to do things. Weird through, as some days this fatigue isn't there. How...

Hey Yall! Really hope I'm not supposed to be here, but I have a few questions. Little over a year ago I started getting twitches all throughout my body. Shortly after, my right leg began to feel funny. At about the same time, my right foot started getting these really fast twitches and cramp...