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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.
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.