Brookah
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Hi all,
Thanks for reviewing.
Im a 43 yr old mother who has had left arm weakness for about 9 months now. Dexterity in my hand is fine just generally weakness when trying to lift it move things. Weakness noticeably on examination by doctors. I also have nerve fluttering in different parts of my body eg legs and arms. Have had MRIs to rule out MS and any other musculoskeletal issues. Was sent for a nerve conduction study which was all clear.
Have now been referred to a neurologist and waiting on an EMG appt.
My doctors thought the nerve conduction study coming back all clear was a good sign but I now see EMG not nerve conduction studies are the best test to rule out or confirm ALS.
Any thoughts from any if this is sounding like ALS? Do you also get nerve fluttering in different parts of the body or just in affected area in the early stages?
Thanks
Thanks for reviewing.
Im a 43 yr old mother who has had left arm weakness for about 9 months now. Dexterity in my hand is fine just generally weakness when trying to lift it move things. Weakness noticeably on examination by doctors. I also have nerve fluttering in different parts of my body eg legs and arms. Have had MRIs to rule out MS and any other musculoskeletal issues. Was sent for a nerve conduction study which was all clear.
Have now been referred to a neurologist and waiting on an EMG appt.
My doctors thought the nerve conduction study coming back all clear was a good sign but I now see EMG not nerve conduction studies are the best test to rule out or confirm ALS.
Any thoughts from any if this is sounding like ALS? Do you also get nerve fluttering in different parts of the body or just in affected area in the early stages?
Thanks