LOU6683
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Hi,
first off would like to thank u guys in advance.
I noticed atrophy in My lower bicep. My orthopedic did a MRI of My neck shoulder and bicep. Stated I have a bunch of issues but nothing that stands out as a cause.
My strength appears normal as it was tested by My PT. My reflexes in the arm are normal as well. The Atrophy looks like some one took a scoop out of the side of My arm. It is way more pronounced when the muscle is flexed.
My reason for coming here is because I did a search while waiting to get into My Neurologist and realized atrophy and muscle twitches could be ALS. I have twitches all over the place especially under My ribs by the liver area. They bounce all over but not in the bicep that is affected. I also have alot of muscle soreness all over.
Here is My question, I had a car accident last year and had a EMG of my arms and neck 10 months ago it was normal except for pinched nerve in neck. I have numerous herniated discs from C4 to c7. Would the EMG be positive before noticeable symptoms? Also would there be weakness before the atrophy? as I thought in order to have atrophy u would need weakness?.
My Ortho and PT appear a little stumped. My GP did a CK level which was normal. I have read that an elevated level is a possible "red flag" . My GP mentioned "Brachial Plexus" but again weakness is not there, At least not yet.
I noticed the condition approximately (5) weeks ago. I had a lot of pain in the bicep when fully extending it for a couple of months then the pain stopped and I noticed the atrophy. MRI of the bicep shows tendinitis but again no explanation for whats happening.
I know u guys are not Dr's, but your input would be appreciated
first off would like to thank u guys in advance.
I noticed atrophy in My lower bicep. My orthopedic did a MRI of My neck shoulder and bicep. Stated I have a bunch of issues but nothing that stands out as a cause.
My strength appears normal as it was tested by My PT. My reflexes in the arm are normal as well. The Atrophy looks like some one took a scoop out of the side of My arm. It is way more pronounced when the muscle is flexed.
My reason for coming here is because I did a search while waiting to get into My Neurologist and realized atrophy and muscle twitches could be ALS. I have twitches all over the place especially under My ribs by the liver area. They bounce all over but not in the bicep that is affected. I also have alot of muscle soreness all over.
Here is My question, I had a car accident last year and had a EMG of my arms and neck 10 months ago it was normal except for pinched nerve in neck. I have numerous herniated discs from C4 to c7. Would the EMG be positive before noticeable symptoms? Also would there be weakness before the atrophy? as I thought in order to have atrophy u would need weakness?.
My Ortho and PT appear a little stumped. My GP did a CK level which was normal. I have read that an elevated level is a possible "red flag" . My GP mentioned "Brachial Plexus" but again weakness is not there, At least not yet.
I noticed the condition approximately (5) weeks ago. I had a lot of pain in the bicep when fully extending it for a couple of months then the pain stopped and I noticed the atrophy. MRI of the bicep shows tendinitis but again no explanation for whats happening.
I know u guys are not Dr's, but your input would be appreciated
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