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BenO
BenO
Howd the EMG go??
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Psychstudent92
Hey I posted your page
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Fasciculation1
Hey Psychstudent. How’d your EMG go?
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Psychstudent92
Hey, I’m not sure really. I was sent to a neurophysiologist by the neuro, he said couldn’t give results that he would go over them and send them to her and I’ve heard nothing from either since. I have an app in June with her so maybe she waiting until then to give results for that and nerve conduct. I’m yet to get results for bloods and MRI too.
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Psychstudent92
I’m hoping it’s a good sign with regard to ALS, but symptoms are still progressing. I’m in Ireland and on public healthcare so it’s not the best. I was lucky to get the apps as quick as I did. How are you? I don’t envy you getting 5 EMGs, not a pleasant experience I must say.
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Fasciculation1
That’s very common for a neurophysiologist to perform the EMG. I’d agree with you, that if it’s been a month and the neuro hasn’t contacted you, imo, that would seem to support a positive outcome for the EMG. I’d think it would be medical negligence if your EMG was concerning and they didn’t say anything to you about it yet.
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Fasciculation1
I’m doing fair. Trying to stay positive, but it’s hard as my atrophy and twitching are worsening. I agree that the emgs are very fun. I was supposed to see my new neurologist for EMG #6 about a week and a half ago and possibly a muscle biopsy at that time as well, but due to corona, the visit was
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Fasciculation1
canceled. I have a telehealth appt with her tomorrow, but not sure how useful that will be, since she can’t examine me or run any further tests.

I’m sorry things are so slow with your medical system over there, as I know the waiting and wondering part can be agonizing. Hopefully you have the luck of the Irish though and this will turn out to be something benign or easily treatable.
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