mamaoftwo
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I asked our resident expert (Jamie of course) about this but wanted to see what others think too. As you know, my first EMG showed abnormalities (+ve sharp waves and fibs) - they physiatrist who did it said it meant that I had a cervical radiculopathy (the MRI done after this said NO radiculopathy). Hence, 3mths later, they decide to repeat the EMG at a neuromuscular clinic. The subsequent two EMGs were normal!
This seems to be the case with Annmarie too - though I know you haven't got your full report yet Annmarie. And now Sammantha's previous "dirty" EMG is showing clean.
So where do they go, these +ve sharp waves and fibs? How can you have them and then have them disappear. Or is it just that different technicians have different criteria for determining what is a +ve sharp wave or not?
Annmarie, I recall you saying that a radiculopathy is a "maybe" for ALS. Do you have radiculopathy confirmed on your MRI. Mine was so clear the neuro said "no cord impingement, you could drive a truck through that". So I know for sure that my neck is not the issue yet the abnormalities werent there on the other EMGs (though I still think that my results were affected by the meds I was taking - ativan and neurontin)
It is all just so confusing. I am seeing my neuro next week now to get the results of the latest CTs and MRIs, bloodwork etc. Trying not to think about it for now.
This seems to be the case with Annmarie too - though I know you haven't got your full report yet Annmarie. And now Sammantha's previous "dirty" EMG is showing clean.
So where do they go, these +ve sharp waves and fibs? How can you have them and then have them disappear. Or is it just that different technicians have different criteria for determining what is a +ve sharp wave or not?
Annmarie, I recall you saying that a radiculopathy is a "maybe" for ALS. Do you have radiculopathy confirmed on your MRI. Mine was so clear the neuro said "no cord impingement, you could drive a truck through that". So I know for sure that my neck is not the issue yet the abnormalities werent there on the other EMGs (though I still think that my results were affected by the meds I was taking - ativan and neurontin)
It is all just so confusing. I am seeing my neuro next week now to get the results of the latest CTs and MRIs, bloodwork etc. Trying not to think about it for now.