annmarieg
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I had neck surgery in 2011 and when I work up from the surgery, my right hand and arm were greatly affected particularly my thumb. The motor function is gradually improving and I am being followed by a neurologist. I have been receiving physical therapy for over 3 months and I feel as if I am improving.
Today, I went for an EMG and NCS on both arms. My doc first examined me and said he could see that I have improved strength wise including my thumb. Then came the conduction studies. He found a conduction block in my right thumb which he said was consistent with ALS. He also said that it could be due to an autoimmune disease or possibly a result to the surgery. He's doing tests to see if it is autoimmune. I have also been experiencing cramping in my middle finger on my right hand and it is swollen - almost like a trigger finger.
He said I have carpal tunnel in my right hand as well. He compared my previous nerve studies and said they have improved and that the previous study showed that they could not even obtain a reading on the medial nerve that is part of the thumb nerve root previously. He told me he doesn't think it is ALS but I am really scared. Can someone help me with this as I have read about cramping & trigger finger as possible symptoms.
Thank you.
Today, I went for an EMG and NCS on both arms. My doc first examined me and said he could see that I have improved strength wise including my thumb. Then came the conduction studies. He found a conduction block in my right thumb which he said was consistent with ALS. He also said that it could be due to an autoimmune disease or possibly a result to the surgery. He's doing tests to see if it is autoimmune. I have also been experiencing cramping in my middle finger on my right hand and it is swollen - almost like a trigger finger.
He said I have carpal tunnel in my right hand as well. He compared my previous nerve studies and said they have improved and that the previous study showed that they could not even obtain a reading on the medial nerve that is part of the thumb nerve root previously. He told me he doesn't think it is ALS but I am really scared. Can someone help me with this as I have read about cramping & trigger finger as possible symptoms.
Thank you.