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Well, we wrapped up the EMG testing today. The tests, based on the results, point to ALS. There is chronic, acute nerve damage in his left leg and it has spread from his left leg to his right leg. Still no damage to his upper body, though (is this normal?). Both UMD and LMN show disease.
I believe that there cannot be an official diagnosis of ALS unless it is done by a neurologist. A referral is being expedited to a neurologist at the ALS clinic and we will go from there.
The doctor just kept saying "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry". He advised my husband to get his life insurance in order ASAP.
Not a good start to the weekend.
BTW, I could not close my old thread, so I apologise for running two threads.
I believe that there cannot be an official diagnosis of ALS unless it is done by a neurologist. A referral is being expedited to a neurologist at the ALS clinic and we will go from there.
The doctor just kept saying "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry". He advised my husband to get his life insurance in order ASAP.
Not a good start to the weekend.
BTW, I could not close my old thread, so I apologise for running two threads.