Darius
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- May 9, 2020
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- CALS
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I was told to keep people updated here, so that's what I'm doing. And I continue provide care to my mum to the utmost of my ability. I'll likely be consulting people here over the coming months as my care for her progresses.
I have three questions today that my relate to the test results that have come in from my EMG.
I've attached the typed report that was forwarded to me regarding the results the EMG. (It's just a written report - I wasn't sent the EMG data). Fasiculations were observed in various limbs, including abdomen. But no denervation was observed in any of the tested areas.
My neurologist said the hospital would like to keep tabs on me considering my history, which is logical. And on the phone said the locations of fasiculations 'are slightly atypical', and atrophy is observed, so would like to figure this out whatever it is. I'd like to have a clinical assessment as the neurologist has yet to have done one, so my reflexes have not been tested for any abnormalities. No date set for that. Perhaps you could give me your opinion.
Now the result has come back from EMG, I'm glad there's no denervation. Obviously just quite curious as to why I have atrophy, fasiculations and cramps.
1. Overall, is this what is considered a 'clean' EMG?
2. If so, is this EMG result categorically ruling MND out? I'm just wondering how I should go forward sensibly, is all; considering my family link to c9, and the neurologist agreeing on atrophy and fasiculations.
3. Lastly, I have genetic counselling planned. Could the symptoms I'm experiencing now take new meaning after the genetic test? I feel like I should just do it to get it over.
4. What does no active denervation mean/what is the difference between myopathic and neurogenic muscle wasting?
Best wishes.
I have three questions today that my relate to the test results that have come in from my EMG.
I've attached the typed report that was forwarded to me regarding the results the EMG. (It's just a written report - I wasn't sent the EMG data). Fasiculations were observed in various limbs, including abdomen. But no denervation was observed in any of the tested areas.
My neurologist said the hospital would like to keep tabs on me considering my history, which is logical. And on the phone said the locations of fasiculations 'are slightly atypical', and atrophy is observed, so would like to figure this out whatever it is. I'd like to have a clinical assessment as the neurologist has yet to have done one, so my reflexes have not been tested for any abnormalities. No date set for that. Perhaps you could give me your opinion.
Now the result has come back from EMG, I'm glad there's no denervation. Obviously just quite curious as to why I have atrophy, fasiculations and cramps.
1. Overall, is this what is considered a 'clean' EMG?
2. If so, is this EMG result categorically ruling MND out? I'm just wondering how I should go forward sensibly, is all; considering my family link to c9, and the neurologist agreeing on atrophy and fasiculations.
3. Lastly, I have genetic counselling planned. Could the symptoms I'm experiencing now take new meaning after the genetic test? I feel like I should just do it to get it over.
4. What does no active denervation mean/what is the difference between myopathic and neurogenic muscle wasting?
Best wishes.