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The tongue is like any other muscle. If you've no atrophy or weakness, then they are most probably benign fasciculations.

Does it only twitch when you stick your tongue out? It could be just failure to relax yourself, the tongue is very difficult to relax

Hi, I too have been freaking out over my tongue for the last couple of days. I've done tons of research and found out so many people have tongue twitches. Do the twitches occur when you stick your tongue out only, or do they occur when your tongue is lying at rest in your mouth? If they are...

Hi, I think i have mild atrophy on the left hand side of my tongue. I can't notice when it's relaxed but when i stick it out i can see a furrow near the left edge and the left side looks thinner and more indented than the right. 2 questions for you: 1. Can a tongue be atrophied without...

Hi, I have been having a feeling in my throat for the last couple of days, like there is a build up of phlegm or something, and i have become very aware of my swallowing, which definitely seems more difficult when i'm thinking about it. A few questions: 1. When i swallow a piece of food i...

Hi, i was having a sort of tightness around my jaw yesterday, which seems to have subsided now, and, being the freak that i am, i began some internet research. Which led me to this video: http://www.qub.ac.uk/cskills/video%20resource/Neuro%20video/neuro_exam_twelfth%20cranial%20nerve.htm I'm...

does anyone have an answer for the questions above. Sorry for being a pest. Is everyone's dominant arm supposed to be bigger?

have you been to your General Practitioner? I know they are not in any way expert in ALS, and i'm not familiar with your symptoms, but a good GP should be able to give you a thorough Neurological exam, testing strength, reflexes, sensation etc. And according to nearly everything i have read and...

I feel all this has been very unfair on Wright. he backed up everything he has said and it checks out with all the research i have done. And he apologised. Most importantly i don't think this forum can afford to lose him. His advice tends to be as reassuring and knowledgeable as anyone elses...

can someone please answer a couple of questions about atrophy? 1. Does it usually come before or after weakness? 2. Can you have atrophy without noticeable weakness? 3. On biceps, is a difference in circumference of 1 cm ,give or take, between right and left sides significant? 4. I have...