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    Is this ALS? Very Worried!

    Hi again , Unfortunately, I am back again. Like I stated previously, I received two clean EMG's in April on both arms and legs. However, after joining a BFS group some of the members have mentioned only a neuromuscular doctor can rule out ALS. The neurologist who performed both EMG's has over...
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    Is this ALS? Very Worried!

    Thank you both for responding, I really do appreciate it. My mind is definitely calmer than where it was a few months ago. The question I was asking was how long should a neurologist test each muscle? I previously stated 1-2 minutes for each muscle but I'm pretty sure it was less than a minute...
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    Is this ALS? Very Worried!

    Hi Nikki, Thank you so much for responding! During both emg's (legs and arms) I feel as though some muscle's were even tested less than a minute. Do you think that is adequate time? And I mentioned having a lump in my throat but he said not to worry about it. Knowing that is a symptom of...
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    Is this ALS? Very Worried!

    How long should a neurologist test each muscle during an EMG? He said both legs and arms came back clean (which I am very very happy about!) But each muscle was tested no more than 1 or 2 minutes.
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    Is this ALS? Very Worried!

    Thank you for responding, I truly do appreciate it! I am very happy my sensory symptoms have subsided but what makes me very very nervous is the pain, stiffness, potential hand atrophy and body wide muscle spasms.
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    Is this ALS? Very Worried!

    Hi all, thank you for taking the time to read this post and I am grateful for any responses. I am a 25 year old female and my symptoms first started on February 2nd with a tingling sensation in my left hand (due to ganglion cyst I believe). However, this sensation soon went into my other hand...
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