jamesond
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- Mar 25, 2015
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Hello:
One of the long-standing members of the BFS site was recently diagnosed with ALS. He'd complained of widespread twitching and had even visited the Cleveland Clinic, where he was told to do something about his anxiety.
The person's EMG revealed fasiculations in virtually every muscle group, plus signs of "chronic" denervation in one arm, but no active denervation.
However, within just a few months, this person continued to notice increased atrophy in his arm and hand until he was no longer able to button his shirt. He visited another clinic, where they made the diagnosis.
My question: how can one's arm atrophy and weakness worsen in his muscles without ongoing, active denervation being detected on an EMG?
One of the long-standing members of the BFS site was recently diagnosed with ALS. He'd complained of widespread twitching and had even visited the Cleveland Clinic, where he was told to do something about his anxiety.
The person's EMG revealed fasiculations in virtually every muscle group, plus signs of "chronic" denervation in one arm, but no active denervation.
However, within just a few months, this person continued to notice increased atrophy in his arm and hand until he was no longer able to button his shirt. He visited another clinic, where they made the diagnosis.
My question: how can one's arm atrophy and weakness worsen in his muscles without ongoing, active denervation being detected on an EMG?