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I understand that Bulbar patients can sometimes lose weight because the can't swallow/eat. I've also heard that sometimes the metabolism for ALS patients runs higher. I'm not sure if that is the case with me. If I'm eating and don't have swallowing problems (yet), what could the relationship...

I've read input here from a number of people that UMN will present itself with cramping and hyperfexia as in exagerated startle response. My question here is can anxiety and being very nervous (about having Bulbar/ALS) also bring on hyperflexia/cramping? It's 4 AM right now for example and I'm...

I realize that typical ALS will present itself with weakness on one side. with Bulbar/UMN, will the cramping and weakness also present itself on one side first? Also, will the weakness start out in say a finger and move it's way up/out? Thanks and God Bless.

Can anyone explain why sometimes weight loss is an indicator of Bulbar (or ALS). Is this becuase people with Bulbar can't eat due to swallowing issues or something else? Thanks and God bless.

Looking for answers from any knowledgeable person out there. If a person is getting either spasicity/tightness or cramping in thighs from LMN/UMN would it show in the EMG? Thanks and God Bless.

Many of you know that I've posted here before. I am now PETRIFIED. My Neurologist who has done the EMG of legs and neck and exams which were all negative. Now he just found out about that I have a slightly elevated Creatine Kinase levels and slightly elevated Bilurubin and Albumin and his...

Depending on which source you check regarding ALS/Progressive Bulbar symptoms, it says that cramps can proceed weakness. My question is that if cramps are caused by ALS/PB would it show up on the EMG? Thanks and God Bless.

FINDINGS FROM MY EMG (DEEMED NORMAL): -Right and Left femoral motor responses are normal -The right and left peroneal and tibial motor responses show slowed conduction velocities, and the right peroneal motor response also shows mildly decreased amplitude. The left peroneal motor response...

Al and Wright, quick question for you both. If your experiencing fasics in thighs and triceps, plus some minor cramping in arches and forearms. If this was caused by ALS would it show up in a EMG done on both legs? Thanks and God Bless.

All, please help me if you can. I've had and EMG on my legs/neck that was clean, MRI, Babinski, Hoffman etc. all turned out clean. 2 weeks ago, my Neurologist plus his colleague who is an ALS specialist looked at all my tests and concluded that I don't have Bulbar and/or ALS. However, I've...