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    reflexes and pain question

    U are very right about Parsonage Turner the Ist Neuro said "If we suspect PTS we usually would not do an EMG". They did it on Me because I did not have the tell tale weakness that comes with the diagnosis. My muscles get very fatigued after brief use in My arms on both sides as well they feel...
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    reflexes and pain question

    Quick question while I wait to see NM Doc Hi, I am waiting to see a Neuro muscular Dr in March, I saw a orthopedic Dr today who was recommended by My family Dr because He thought this may be a localized process. The Ortho told me what the 4 other Dr's said. Has no idea what is going on with...
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    reflexes and pain question

    Thank u for your response, just spoke with My family Dr who I know 35 years He said " ALS does not present this way and it does not effect a single muscle. He also thinks the EMG was ok and this is a local process. Maybe Parsonage turner syndrome. I will post after I see Neuromuscular Dr. Once...
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    reflexes and pain question

    Dr called back about my emg My Dr. called me back and said that He spoke with Neurologist who did EMG. He stated that she does not understand why the denervation seen on the MRI was not observed during the test. The Dr who called is also a Neurologist said that I should see a Neuromuscular...
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    reflexes and pain question

    Ok, I appreciate the response. I am waiting for the Dr to call back because He stated that denervation on a MRI without it showing on an EMG is very, very odd. I do have atrophy but its isolated to the brachialis muscle. I do have very little weakness that the Dr tested me today, He was a pain...
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    reflexes and pain question

    EMG normal / MRI denervation Hi, I posted a while back about the atrophy in My bicep. On Jan 7 I went for My EMG. Dr, who is a DO Board certified in Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostics Medicine did the test 7 spots both arms and a few in My neck. She stated all clear. I went for an...
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    reflexes and pain question

    Hi Greg, Thanks for your response, I was diagnosed by two Dr.'s with atrophy, or I would not think about coming to an ALS message board. I am well aware that alot of things can cause atrophy, but its the muscle twitching and cramps in My feet that have me a bit concerned.
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    reflexes and pain question

    Hi, I asked a single question lat month and was satisfied with the response as I felt it was helpful and very much appreciated. I just have two quick questions maybe someone can answer for me. Are hyper reflexes usually an early presentation or after weakness? secondly is cramping a late stage...
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    Atrophy in bicep

    Hi, first off would like to thank u guys in advance. I noticed atrophy in My lower bicep. My orthopedic did a MRI of My neck shoulder and bicep. Stated I have a bunch of issues but nothing that stands out as a cause. My strength appears normal as it was tested by My PT. My reflexes in the...
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