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Something I'm confused about is members of this forum frequently say that an EMG will pick up abnormalities when early symptoms start but I've read several cases where ALS was diagnosed but initial EMGs were clean. Here's one example: Also I am hoping I have Kennedy's disease instead of this...

Ok I saw my doctor but am still perplexed. He did strength tests and reflex tests and they came back normal. He said if the twitching intensifies I should go back to see him. The twitching has intensified and when I smile the left side of my smile doesn't go up all the way. I have also been...

I do all the things you mention in your first paragraph. As stated twitches are not my only symptom and the progression of the disorder is relevant to my personal circumstances in order for me to ascertain if the atrophy is relevant. I have posted in the 'could this be ALS' section. Thanks...

Hello, I've read the stickies of this forum. I'm a 31 year old male who has been reading up on ALS. I have some questions which I hope can be answered. Firstly around 3 weeks ago I suddenly felt freezing. It may of been a cold night but I don't think it was. I put the heating on full blast and...