ChelseaB
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Hello Everyone,
I am hoping for some advice or helpful feedback regarding my situation.
Back in June, I started having issues with my right arm. To summarize, I noticed quite a bit of twitching in my bicep & tricep, as well as pain in my fingers, hands and trap/shoulder area.
Being 31 years old, I really didn't give it too much thought. Regardless, after a visit to my primary, they referred me to a Neuro, who ordered an EMG.
The following was my initial EMG results in June:
This is a partly abnormal EMG, there is electro-diagnostic evidence on EMG only for bilateral, mild, chronic denervation, most c/w cervical polyradiculopathy in C5-6 distribution.
Last week, I had a follow up EMG as my symptoms haven't really improved in the last four months. More noticeably, my twitching in the arm appears to have become much more pronounced - especially at rest. At this time, my reflexes are appear normal and I only have perceived weakness / fatigue. At least I can still do some physical exercises like push-ups or bicep curls.
While I don't have the latest EMG results yet, my neuro said that during the exam he did notice fasiculations when he stuck my bicep, but said it could be due when I was contracting the muscle (at request). I suppose this part still confuses me.
When the test concluded, he said he believes it's most likely not ALS/MND, but wants to refer to me a specialist for a 2nd opinion.
At this time, I'm just very worried and perhaps looking for a bit of advice. Particularly why if he isn't convinced I have ALS, that he would be seeking a 2nd opinion in terms of a specialist?
Thank you in advice for any feedback.
I am hoping for some advice or helpful feedback regarding my situation.
Back in June, I started having issues with my right arm. To summarize, I noticed quite a bit of twitching in my bicep & tricep, as well as pain in my fingers, hands and trap/shoulder area.
Being 31 years old, I really didn't give it too much thought. Regardless, after a visit to my primary, they referred me to a Neuro, who ordered an EMG.
The following was my initial EMG results in June:
This is a partly abnormal EMG, there is electro-diagnostic evidence on EMG only for bilateral, mild, chronic denervation, most c/w cervical polyradiculopathy in C5-6 distribution.
Last week, I had a follow up EMG as my symptoms haven't really improved in the last four months. More noticeably, my twitching in the arm appears to have become much more pronounced - especially at rest. At this time, my reflexes are appear normal and I only have perceived weakness / fatigue. At least I can still do some physical exercises like push-ups or bicep curls.
While I don't have the latest EMG results yet, my neuro said that during the exam he did notice fasiculations when he stuck my bicep, but said it could be due when I was contracting the muscle (at request). I suppose this part still confuses me.
When the test concluded, he said he believes it's most likely not ALS/MND, but wants to refer to me a specialist for a 2nd opinion.
At this time, I'm just very worried and perhaps looking for a bit of advice. Particularly why if he isn't convinced I have ALS, that he would be seeking a 2nd opinion in terms of a specialist?
Thank you in advice for any feedback.