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  1. J

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    Thanks, Mediasmart- are you suggesting that this condition would not necessarily present on an EMG? I don't have any atrophy that I know of- mostly clinical weakness with tremor/fascic.
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    Thanks for that guys, yeah. Ive to go back in a few weeks for the follow up. Though I've had an MRI and that's clear. I'll let you know what it turns out to be, perhaps we can add it to the 'When it wasn't ALS' sticky post.
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    So, had my EMG and Nerve Conduction study. I'm waiting for a follow up. But the EMG was fine, the Nerve conduction showed a slight deficit on the left side of my body, which makes sense cos it's the whole left side that's clinically weak. I know this isn't an expert site, but from experience...
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    Wow, Mike. Eloquent. Thanks a lot. It's just there are personal stories here of having symptoms for a long time, or taking ages to be diagnosed, so the person notices a problem but the doctors can't commit to a diagnosis or whatever, so I was wondering how things present themselves officially...
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    VeggiePete- did you have pain in your fingers and hands when/before your weakness appeared?
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    ha ha ha.. Just saw that response from Astugi.
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    I'm waiting for an EMG/NCS - if these are clear (even though I've symptoms) is that a good sign that ALS isn't the cause? I've seen mixed things on the site about EMG problems being present from even before symptoms are obvious to the patient.
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    oh the fasciculations came after atrophy? I've had clinical weakness since March, but no one would notice yet. Though I cramp a lot
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    Sorry for another question- How long does that gradual process take? A few months/a few years until the leg/arm doesn't work?
  10. J

    Not too concerned, should I be?

    Oh right. I should look into that. I'm awaiting diagnosis.
  11. J

    Not too concerned, should I be?

    No it doesn't help to worry, but it's hard not to if you're constantly reminded by your body that things aren't well. Excuse my ignorance but what's mmn? J
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    Thanks, Nikki. What's a calf raise? Jx
  13. J

    Not too concerned, should I be?

    But veggiepete, does the fact that you have no clear diagnosis or dramatic progression for two years not immediately rule out certain conditions - like ALS?
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    When a limb fails because of ALS/MND- is it a gradual process or does it happen suddenly and then never works again? If it's gradual, can you not lift things or stand with that limb but yet you can still move it around in bed or when sitting down? Like is it 'dead' from the first presentation...
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