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    azgirl and atsugi, thank your for the additional insight into progressive weakness. laurel, thank you for the information on the CIDP aspect. My concern is the combination of the progressive weakness, fasiculations, swallowing and speech / voice issues. Did your husband experience nasal and...
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    Many chages since previous post in March

    At appointment with my neurologist this past Tuesday, 12/9, after another physical exam and reviewing all tests done to date, he said ALS has moved to the top of the list. I researched diseases that mimic ALS and CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) was one that was not...
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    Many chages since previous post in March

    Thank you for the kind words Tillie… I have been doing just what you suggested and writing things down to bring with me to the neurologist next week. Dusty7, thank you for the insight into UMN issues and PMA, I will be adding that to the notes I’ve put together as just mentioned to Tillie. And...
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    Many chages since previous post in March

    Thanks for your feedback Clearwater Al and Atsugi, I appreciate it. I certainly plan to share this information with my neurologist on 12/9, but if feels up to providing any feedback that might have some value in that appointment feel free to share. My legs have gotten significantly weaker...
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    Many chages since previous post in March

    I apologize in advance for the length of this, but I thought the more detail I provided the better the input I can receive. I have tried my best to break it into reasonable length paragraphs to make it more manageable for those who choose to read it. My first post back in March is closed...
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    ALS or possibly Neuropathy?

    Thanks Nikki 3 and Kosmoskatten
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    ALS or possibly Neuropathy?

    I was hoping someone could give me a little clarity on what constitutes a "clean EMG" In looking at the report from the one I had on 3/14/14 there is a section called "EMG Summary Table." All the boxes in that area read either "None" or "N" for the various categories, except where my...
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    ALS or possibly Neuropathy?

    Mediasmart. My left hand is the one I'm having difficulty with, along with the forearm. My right hand is dominant. The neurologist diagnosed carpal tunnel and I am going to start physical therapy on it hopefully this week. Once again, I got concerned when all of this started happening...
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    ALS or possibly Neuropathy?

    Thanks Paulette. I did a follow up with the neurologist and was not happy with him… I’m going for a second opinion then hopefully just let things go. Just to clarify, he did diagnose a ulnar neuropathy. As far as the EMG he tested both arms, but that was it. Feedback from both you and...
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    ALS or possibly Neuropathy?

    Thanks Mediasmart...much appreciated.
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