arm weakness

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    Common path? Dirty EMG, clean MRI, ALS clinic referral?

    I realize the answer is wait and see the dx, just wondering if I’m on a common path to a diagnosis that others have experienced? I have extreme left arm weakness (can’t lift), and increasing weakness in other limbs + fasciculations + fatigue. EMG by neuro found “active and chronic denervation”...
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    Arm weakness

    Hello everyone! I am here to ask a question about possible ALS symptoms. My uncle recently noticed that his left arm has been acting strangely. He cant seem to balance things he carries (think like how one carries a pizza box. He makes pizzas and holds boxes with that hand but seems to be...
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    strange sympthoms with ALS

    Hi everyone, I truly hope all the best to all of you and families. First sorry for my bad English I have the beginning symptoms of ALS about 6 months before , and diagnosed with ALS 1 months ago by EMG when I visited my neurologist (UMN and LMN he said). My scores ALSFRS-R is 46, only right...
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    Is this the beginning of ALS?

    This week is a particularly troubling week for me, with many distressing symptoms. First there was difficulty breathing. Monday night, after having eaten more than I needed, I started having apnea when lying down. The thing is I waited a few hours before going to bed to minimize discomfort from...
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    Muscle weakness, atrophy

    Hello all, First I would like to say my heart goes out to those struggling with this horrible disease. I’m writing today to ask opinions about my Dad’s situation. I will try to be brief, but thorough. Nov. 2017 - Dad swears he remembers falling while outside, and then getting up and moving...
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    Dirty but inconclusive EMG, family history, now bulbar symptoms

    Hi, I started a discussion here last September, right after having a mildly (but widespread) dirty EMG. I'm sincerely grateful for the support and encouragement I received from the PALS and other people in this forum, they helped a lot to get me trough a very dark phase of my life. I'm checking...
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    Clinical weakness

    Hi all. Im a 22 yo male .So my symptoms started 2 years ago. Began with bodywide fasics, countless areas of perceived weakness but mainly in my right thumb. I've been to 4 different doctors and had 2 emg's done and the only abnormality was a spot of "irritation" in my right thumb. However the...
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    25 Yo male, got some concerns

    Hi everyone, I want your opinions in my case. I am a 25 yo male, living in Netherlands and for the past 2 months i have been experiencing some symptoms. I know it is almost impossible to have als at my age with no family history, but the anxiety these past months is creating other problems in...
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    Does this sound like possible ALS?

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and I will be honest that I’m feeling quite anxious. I’ve been experiencing some symptoms that I’m worried may indicate ALS. I will preface this by saying I’m 24 years old and I’ve had neurological problems since I was 12, so I am no stranger to seeing a...
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    Bulbar ALS?

    Hi I am a 28 year old RN in Las Vegas. Unfortunately medicine here is not very advanced and we do not have very many specialist. I have been seeing a neurologist for over a month for only 3 blood test for myasthenia gravis and an RNS to be done. My symptoms are seeming to worsen. I’m guessing...
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