mThompson
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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge in this area or has unfortunately experienced it? My mum developed symptoms nearly two years ago, starting with slightly slurred speech and then ankle weakness and foot drop. Both have progressed slowly, although she is still able to talk and walk (albeit slowly and carefully). Other symptoms also developed, such as emotional issues, muscle twitching etc. She has been seeing a Neurologist for the past 15 months who has done all the tests (MRI, EMG, Lumbar puncture etc).
All have come back clear, we were frankly expecting the EMG to show that it was ALS. The Neurologist says that it could be slow developing ALS, but the symptoms seem well developed for that or PLS. There doesn't seem to be anything to do but wait and see how the symptoms progress and have follow up EMGs.
Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge in this area or has unfortunately experienced it? My mum developed symptoms nearly two years ago, starting with slightly slurred speech and then ankle weakness and foot drop. Both have progressed slowly, although she is still able to talk and walk (albeit slowly and carefully). Other symptoms also developed, such as emotional issues, muscle twitching etc. She has been seeing a Neurologist for the past 15 months who has done all the tests (MRI, EMG, Lumbar puncture etc).
All have come back clear, we were frankly expecting the EMG to show that it was ALS. The Neurologist says that it could be slow developing ALS, but the symptoms seem well developed for that or PLS. There doesn't seem to be anything to do but wait and see how the symptoms progress and have follow up EMGs.