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    A call out to athletes- help- do I have ALS

    Its strange that you posted this because I am in a similar position ( no family history). 2 years ago I experienced a series of symptoms. Initially I did not know what it was but thru testing I began to fear ALS. The more I researched ALS the more convinced I was that I had it. After going...
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    Hello I have read your post and am so sorry for your diagnosis! I hope you Are getting all...

    Hello I have read your post and am so sorry for your diagnosis! I hope you Are getting all that you need I was wondering if you had symptom, strange feelings or sensations prior to your foot drop. I have been having strange sensations on my right leg and arm, no pain just feel like hollow...
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    More Emg questions

    I know this subject has been covered but in reviewing prior posts, I do not have the answer. Assuming a compitant experienced doctor doing the EMG on new equipment: 1. If you get a clean result on your right leg, can it turn negative in a few weeks? 2. If symtpms first presented in right...
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    Got my EMG

    Well I just wanted to let all of you who have been a blessing to me know where I am. I went to my Neuro who confirmed that all was fine and that I had the beginnings of carpal in my left wrist but nothing to worry about. I asked her why they did not do any testing on my right arm, she...
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    Got my EMG

    I have been thinking about this as usual trying to plan a strategy for my discussion with the Neuro tomorrow. I am pretty sure she will say that the results are very encouraging and that things look great, lets follow-up in X number of months and to please come in if my Sx change. To that I...
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    Still more questions

    yes I am taking Xanax but it does not seem to help. I now have had shakes when I type on the key board and lift my fingers they shake. that too may be stress.
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    Got my EMG

    I know what you are saying I am fighting with this same issue. Do I ignore the symptoms? for example I woke this morning with my whole body numb, my arms feeling weak, my voice is noticeably hoarse and when i lift my finger from the keyboard it shakes. So I should just try to forget these...
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    Got my EMG

    Well the waiting for my EMG test was hell. I had painted a picture in my mind that resulted in an ALS diagnosis. I was shaking while waiting in the doctors office. The test began with an ECV, this is a very uncomfortable procedure lots of jumping. The test was done on my right leg and my...
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    Are there signs prior to slurring

    It seems that for many, the first sign of PBP is slurring. Is there any feelings or symptoms prior to slurring. I have recently started to feel that my tongue does not belong in my mouth!
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    Going for my EMG I am scared

    Beth You, Rose and many others are true heroes. Your positive attitude just jumps from your posts. Thanks again
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