Recent content by Ohga123

Thank you Nikki. I hope you aren't offended. My neurologist was very helpful with her explanations, but in all of the info she provided I forgot to ask that question. Due to my acknowledged anxiety I did not want to start searching around the internet due to all of the conflicting information...

I apologize for starting a new thread, but my previous thread was closed. I have a question regarding EMGs. I recently had an EMG performed on both legs, my right deltoid, left bicep, left hand, and Paraspinal. Thankfully all came back normal. Would this also pick up bulbar problems? Thanks in...

Just an update for anyone who has seen my posts and thought "that's just like me!" I saw the neurologist today. He trained at Yale and Brown, so he's a pretty smart guy. I brought my wife because she has been dealing with my concern as well. He asked me to describe my symptoms. As I listed my...

Thanks Mike. I didn't realize that the ENT would have that much knowledge of the tongue. Also, I did not mean any offense whatsoever by saying "this issue." I hope anyone that has seen my posts understands the profound respect I have for people with ALS and caregivers. Thank you again for your...

I assure that I am not trying to abuse this forum, and I deeply respect the time and effort taken for the responses. I am just trying to work my way through troubling symptoms I've never felt before with the help of people who know much more about this issue than I do. My symptoms have evolved...

Meg, I hope that you are finding a measure of peace from the responses you've received. Hang in there!

Mike - Thank you for your response. The time you take to respond to worried people on this forum is deeply appreciated. My primary care doctor said he would be surprised if this is ALS, my wife is not worried about it, nor is my family. I know I should listen to them and people like you and...

I'm getting pretty freaked out now. Over the past couple of days my cramping has become terrible. It is particularly bad in my hands and feet. I've had a cramps in my hands and feet that last for hours. I've also been getting bad cramps in my forearms. I've had less severe cramps in my...

Mike, Thank you so much for your response. If you wouldn't mind one more question, I have also recently developed a problem with a lump in my throat. It feels like I have phlegm I can't get down. It also feels like my throat is closing up on me, even when I talk. I can swallow liquids and food...

For the past 6 weeks I've been experiencing symptoms that have me concerned that I have ALS. It started with tingling in my right hand. I then noticed significant perceived weakness in my upper arms and shoulders. This perceived weakness was quickly accompanied with fasciculations, particularly...