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    EMG on Wednesday - What Should I Expect?

    POST EMG UPDATE I just returned from my NCS/EMG at the VA. The technician and neurologist were very thorough. While they confirmed the previously diagnosed L4/L5/S1radiculopathies, the neurologist who performed the EMG said emphatically, "go home and get ALS out of your head." I don't need...
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    Telmo, You will be in my thoughts on Friday as you undergo your EMG. I have my own EMG...

    Telmo, You will be in my thoughts on Friday as you undergo your EMG. I have my own EMG scheduled for Wednesday. I too have no idea what is going on with my body and am consumed by worry - mostly concerns for my family if I do indeed have MND/ALS. I use the VA for healthcare and I'm at day...
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    EMG on Wednesday - What Should I Expect?

    Hello All, I apologize up front for having to start a new thread as my previous one got locked due to inactivity. For those who followed my initial thread, I've been dealing with a variety of symptoms since at least late March 2017. I am a 41 year old male. As a patient who uses the VA...
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    Concerned - Seeking Group Wisdom While Awaiting Tests

    Bumping because I see that Dr. Wendyn is online>>>
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    MBMurray

    RIP Michael. I just made a small donation in his name to the ALS Association sponsored team running the 2017 NYC marathon this Fall. Michael's story and his family's struggle have profoundly impacted me. Perhaps it was our relatively close ages and geographic locations? I can honestly say that...
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    Concerned - Seeking Group Wisdom While Awaiting Tests

    Re: Concerned/Worried about ALS Dr. Wendyn, I have a question for you about radiculopathy because I saw that you discuss it above. In your clinical career, have you ever seen or heard of case where a radiculopathy led to the significant atrophy of a limb? I ask because my left calf has...
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    Concerned - Seeking Group Wisdom While Awaiting Tests

    Clearwater, Thanks for your questions. No, I haven't had my EMG or NCS yet. I get my care at the VA and there is quite a backlog for those tests. They called me yesterday and the earliest they can schedule me for is 9/27/17. I took that date and now have a very lengthy wait for the next...
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    Concerned - Seeking Group Wisdom While Awaiting Tests

    Nikki and Clearwater, Thank you for your replies. I apologize for the negative and fatalistic tone in my earlier post. I've been dealing with these symptoms for about four months and like others on this board, I've been through the psychological wringer and fear of the unknown. Nikki...
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    Concerned - Seeking Group Wisdom While Awaiting Tests

    7/18/2017 UPDATE I wanted to drop by and provide an update to those that follow the DIHALS forum. This morning I had my initial neurology consult and spent well over an hour with the neurologist reviewing my symptoms and completing a neuro exam. She informed me that my June MRI revealed a mild...
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    Concerned - Seeking Group Wisdom While Awaiting Tests

    UPDATE I had my spinal MRI on Monday evening (6/19). I was travelling much of this week on Reserve duty and missed my PCP's call on Tuesday (6/20) with the results. She sent a note to my House via mail that I received on 6/22. It was a very brief letter and had only limited details. It reads...
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