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  1. K

    Ceftriaxone Trial

    Hello All, I started the Ceftriaxone trial 12/2009, The catheter insertion was not a problem however, the site was sore for a few days but is fine now. The two a day treatments are no problem. I even went to Las Vegas for a week and kept the meds frozen in a 12 Volt cooler with an AC adapter...
    • Kenm3344
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    • als catheter ceftriaxone information insertion insurance meds problem progression treatments trial twitching wrong
    • Replies: 87
    • Forum: Research and trials
  2. B

    New Year = PEG

    Wish us luck! Husband and I are going to Emory on the 8th for his PEG insertion. Hoping there will be no "funny" stories I will have to tell you! Sigh... :-| Swallow test is on the 5th to determine aspiration risk. He will not be happy if told to stop everything by mouth.
  3. J

    Too late for feeding tube insertion?

    Hi- I'm new to posting on this site but have been reading it since my mom was diagnosed in May 2009 at Wake Forest. She is 60 years old and we think it started showing symptoms in her left leg a year and a half ago. At the most recent clinic, the team said a feeding tube was in order ASAP (her...
    • juliefitz
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    • bipap breathing bulbar bulbar als clinic feeding feeding tube help! hours info insertion love reading symptoms weakness
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: PEG feeding tube help
  4. rose

    BethU good luck with your tube insertion

    I wish you the most uneventful procedure you've ever had for your PEG this morning!
  5. B

    Mayo is Stumped - please help

    After lurking here for some time, I have finally decided to post my story and see if I can get anymore opinions and/or needed support. Until now I have not posted as I never wanted to be perceived as one of those who is just sort of letting hypochondria run away with them if you know what I...
    • Bubtub
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    • atrophy burning clean emg diagnosed diagnosis dysphagia early emg exercise fasciculations fatigue fibromyalgia fingers food foot free hypochondria ice ideas information insertion mnd mri muscle muscles please help questions running story support swallowing symptoms tests thumb tongue tremor twitching wanted weakness work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  6. B

    Reallly DOWN, I need help PALS ASAP!

    Hi there (28 yr old female)- I have been or had been feeling GREAT lately after my EMG. My story to refresh- I had/have experienced widespread twitching about 20 someting plus months ago- it went away on its on. Dont know how or why. Well 3 months or so into my pregnancy it came back Random...
    • BoxersRule
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    • age back bulbar bulbar onset clean emg cramps diagnosis emg fasciculation fasiculation female insertion medical motor neuron disease mri muscles onset pals shoulder story test twitching umn weakness website
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  7. I

    Feeding Tube Advice

    Hello- I've been a quiet observer of this forum for the past year (mom diagnosed 9/06) and am in need of guidance and support for what to expect after the insertion of a feeding tube. My mom is having the procedure performed tomorrow and after speaking to the nutritionist I fear they are not...
  8. T

    Question for Jamie

    Hi Jamie, You mentioned in a prior post with a link provided that noise on the emg after the initial insertion was not bad. I thought it was but read the information on the link and came away with your thoughts. However upon looking further it says that there should be no noise(acitivity)...
    • TomR1972
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    • als back emg eye improvement information insertion lead muscle normal emg pain problem problems stiffness symptoms test tests weakness
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  9. P

    Increased Insertion Activity on EMG

    Does anybody knows what "Increased Insertion Activity" on EMG means ? I had it on most of the test points on my legs. Thanks in advance.
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