Hey girl...I'm SO glad you are getting a 2nd opinion! I think you do have reason to hope for a different outcome (I read your threads). I'm no expert obviously, but I do know that there are so many things that need to be ruled out...especially with your husbands iffy EMG (I had abnormalities, but not ALS abnormalities). I'm sure you are researching things, as am I. I pulled up the differential diagnoses for ALS and started there. Now I am looking for things that are diagnosed with spinal taps and muscle biopsies. I'm just saying...weakness, balance issues, etc. can be a number of things other than this dreaded ALS. I am so hoping that's what you find out! I'll be checking on you...I'm hopeful for ya'll!! Teresa