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Another update:
Turns out I was right to suspect motor nerve issues on that EMG that I did in March.
The neuro, after having looked at the results, has written in my journal that there are motor nerve abnormalities in my right arm and right leg, which happens to be where I feel the weakness and see the atrophy.
I think it's weird that I wasn't told that during the examination.
It's not a diagnosis, so they could have told me about that.
Not that there's much that can be done about it as it seems, but still, I think I should have been told.
Anyway, so far I've got that abnormal EMG, elevated neurofilaments, and loss of muscle at least in my right forearm (it's super obvious).
I've also noted a slight drooping of the right side of the mouth and my right eyebrow, which was pointed out by the neuro on my last visit but I didn't see it then.
Infection, rheumatism, spinal issues and brain tumor are all ruled out.
If anyone has any ideas as to what this could be other than ALS, I'd be grateful for your input.
 
Hi Swede-

While you state the results were abnormal, there are many reasons for that. The question about what it might be other than ALS depends on the EMG report and the expertise of your neurologist and doctors. They have your full medical history and would have the EMG report, complete with conclusion/summary in hand to discuss with you. You are asking strangers on the internet to speculate without the important information included in the EMG report.
 
Do you have-or can you get the report? There is a difference between motor nerve and motor neuron
 
Hi ShiftKicker, thanks for your reply.
You are right of course, the doctors would know better than anyone else what this could or could not be. I guess I'm just a bit nervous about the whole thing and thus not being fully rational at times. But I will try to be patient and wait for my next appointment, where hopefully, I can get some answers. Thanks again.
 
Do you have-or can you get the report? There is a difference between motor nerve and motor neuron
Hi Nikki, I'm not sure if I can get the report. Usually, patients here only have access to journal notes and those test results that are listed on the patient portal. This result doesn't appear to be listed. But I will look into it. I do believe that the journal note is accurate though, and it mentions motor nerve issues.
 
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