I had an EMG test done in 2016 when I developed foot drop and was tripping and occasionally falling. The neurologist didn’t have any concern at that time. He said I had some arthritis. I saw a neurosurgeon and decided to do surgery for foot drop on my L5 section, discectomy she called it. Surgery did not help my foot drop.
In the meantime two years later I still have footdrop and have developed a weakness in my left thumb and index finger. Neurologists ordered MRIs of neck and spine. Saw arthritis and a bulging disc. NOW he has “strong concern” that I may have ALS and wants an EMG odne of my arms which I agreed to. He also mentioned it could be MMN.
First of all, I’m scared I’m dying. Secondly I really haven’t gotten any worse since 2016 but I do use a cane when walking and I use a walker in the house because I feel stronger with it and safer. My speech is fine. I do have pain in my forearm when I lift with my left arm, thinking carpal tunnel but neuro said no.... so now I don’t have the arm EMG until June 16th and consult on June 22nd.
All I hear in my head is strong concern for ALS. Why do doctors say things when they’re not 100% positive???? Anyone else go through something similar????? Thanks!
In the meantime two years later I still have footdrop and have developed a weakness in my left thumb and index finger. Neurologists ordered MRIs of neck and spine. Saw arthritis and a bulging disc. NOW he has “strong concern” that I may have ALS and wants an EMG odne of my arms which I agreed to. He also mentioned it could be MMN.
First of all, I’m scared I’m dying. Secondly I really haven’t gotten any worse since 2016 but I do use a cane when walking and I use a walker in the house because I feel stronger with it and safer. My speech is fine. I do have pain in my forearm when I lift with my left arm, thinking carpal tunnel but neuro said no.... so now I don’t have the arm EMG until June 16th and consult on June 22nd.
All I hear in my head is strong concern for ALS. Why do doctors say things when they’re not 100% positive???? Anyone else go through something similar????? Thanks!
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