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    Presenting Symptom?

    I know many people have self-diagnosed themselves due to googling twitching. I'd be curious for people who have a diagnosis, what was the symptom that made you originally go to the doctor?
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    Hand Atrophy?

    Here s the pic that CB1977 referenced: http://de.myalbum.com/Album=QOVBCBP4 My right hand looks like that too and I don't have any symptoms in that hand. I don't think that's what is considered a dent.
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    Still twitching a year later

    My twitching started around June last year in the left side of my hand and left calf. Since then it's basically spread everywhere. Under sides of my left knee are a popular spot now. Other than that the only other changes are: My left index finger feels slightly awkward. I wouldn't say it...
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    Update - worried again

    Hello everyone, It's been awhile since I posted. Quick refresher, my last neurologist appointment was in November, clean EMG again. I've been having fasisculations for about a year. Lately I've had a couple new symptoms. The twitching was first in my left calves and the pinkie side of my...
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    Pns

    Thanks all for the replies. I guess what I'm worried about is that my doctor has suspected something worse all along and was just sort of leading me to believe it was something minor like a pinched nerve. We shall see I guess. I know age is on my side (26). best wishes, Nathan
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    Pns

    First off - I don't really get the whole PNS joke :razz: Secondly - maybe you guys can help clarify something. The nuerologist last time said that I have a ulnar nerve entrapment. This time she is calling it nueropathy and wants to test for ck levels in blood and then to another EMG. Last...
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    frustrated with myself, posting again

    No. I've periodically been to the neurologist but so far have not been diagnosed.
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    frustrated with myself, posting again

    Hello everyone, I haven't posted in awhile. Still been doing about the same. Fasics in my left calf muscle. Lately I've been getting a buzzing feeling in the tip of my tongue. When i look at it in the mirror it doesn't appear to be moving at all. Also my left arm and leg, especially the...
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    Thumb Atrophy(?) Pictures

    Al - thanks for your response. No, those pictures aren't reversed. I took them using the PhotoBooth application on a macintosh, they appear reversed from a normal picture.
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    Thumb Atrophy(?) Pictures

    Hey all, I've been noticing that my left thumb has the 'dented' look that I've heard other people talk about. I've uploaded a picture of each hand, it would be great for any insights. Thanks! Left Hand - atrophy? Left Hand | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Right Hand - normal Right Hand | Flickr -...
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    Not Sure Where To Turn Next...

    Quick recap: December: Started Having weird sensations in left hand and foot, numbness/tingling mostly March: Went to neuro, did emg/nc, other than brisk reflexes everything fine June: twitching starts in left hand, almost constantly, some twitching in left foot and calve off and on July: Went...
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    Trapped Ulner Nerver - fasciculations?

    I went back for my 2nd emg in 3 months. The first one was clean. Since then I've had fasciculations in my left hand (on the side under my pinkie) and noticed some in my left calf and left foot (side and bottom). At my 2nd neuro appointment I expressed more concern for ALS. My neuro didn't...
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    please help do i have als

    I posted a similar question about bfs and emg's here: https://www.alsforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5674
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    Neuro Appt tomorrow, what to ask during EMG?

    I have a 2nd EMG tomorrow. The last time I had one (3 months ago) my neurologist said it was 'fine' and left it at that. I'm having more fascics now. My questions would be: 1) Would BFS show up on an EMG? I had a brisk reflexes last time but no atrophy/weakness. Does the EMG differentiate...
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    How To Help

    I can't help but notice the amount of people posting who ultimately end up reassured that they don't have ALS. After Thursday, when I have my 2nd EMG in 3 months (upon my request) I hope to be one of them. I'm 26 and I've actually become quite close with another poster who is 25 who also...
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