biopsy

I am really now unsure where to go from here. Have been trying to keep posts at a minimum, and here is why. Had appointment with my primary doc. He said to keep my follow up with #2 neurologist. If he didn't send me on to the ALS clinic for eval, then go back to the 1st, and see if she can make...

So I decided to get a second opinion. After another evaluation, a new emg, a mucle biopsy (which I have never had before) and many other tests now they are saying I have cervical dystonia and chronic inflamatory miopaty and not als... And I dont know what to think...

Hello everybody Thank you for the possibility to ask spezific questions about my symptomes. I can t imagine what you are going through. Thank you for your time! Since 2013 strange symptomes startet on my dominant side of my body: dropping small things daily, shoulder sank down, beginning...

Hi, I've consistently experienced the following for six months. I'd appreciate any thoughts. - body wide fasciculations, legs most common area - perceived weakness in left leg, right shoulder, lower back (nothing noticeable by neurologist) - difficulty breathing - exercise routine cut to about...

Hi everyone my name is Sara. In September 2015 I was tentatively diagnosed with upper motor neuron disease by the ALS specialists at Northwestern University in Chicago. I've had 2 EMG's that show chronic denervation in a couple of muscles in my lower legs and a muscle biopsy analyzed at Mayo...

Hello! I have a question about my muscle biopsy report. I have been having limb muscle pain, numbness, tingling, burning and achy feelings for almost two years. My other symptoms are trouble swallowing, laying flat at night, stubbing my fingers and a lot of confusion. This is in both my arms...

It is time for me to move from do I have als/mnd to another forum however I do not have a specific diagnosis as of yet, to explain which I am confident most or all of you will understand my 4 emg's and clinical exam cannot be denied. I went in November 18 th for a fourth emg it is always an...

Hello everyone. I am here because I am worried about a diagnosis of ALS. I have recently been down a long road of finding out what is "wrong" with me. I am a 25 year old female and things started for me about 1 year ago. I started having very bad headaches and I eventually was scheduled for an...

Well, blood tests came out fine. No lupus, lymes, mg, nor anything that shows up in blood work. So, had another complete MRI of spine, with and without the contrast this time. Absolutely nothing. With the MRI of the brain done in January, he has now also ruled out ms, and any sort of...

First of all, I just want to say I couldn't thank you guys enough for your precious time. I've been lurking for a month or so, and I can see this forum is full of awesome, helping people. Real life heroes. I might be in the process of joining the club though. Now, I don't want to disclose any...