Bronco33
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Dear All-
I appreciate the insight and information of everyone on this sight, and I am interested to get your thoughts on my situation. Also, a big thank you to Atsugi for his original insight, just wanting to follow up with everyone. Sorry for the long post...
In November of 2014 I woke in the night with numbness and tingling over my entire body. The tingling and numbness continued until January (although I know now that this is not a symptom of ALS). I saw a neurologist in December and had a clean neurological exam along with a clean EMG of my right side. I had a follow up in January and passed the physical exam again, but did not have another EMG. Also, I had clean blood work (other than B-12) and a clean brain MRI. Additionally, I started taking B-12, as my B-12 level was 212.
I know that a clean EMG points away from ALS, however, it was after the second neuro exam that my twitching began. I have since had twitching all over since the end of January. However, it is now fairly consistent in my right eye and right forearm, although it still occurs in other places. I have noticed muscular changes to my body, especially in my hands, which definitely have atrophy. Also, my right buttock and calf are much smaller than my left, and my right side is my dominant side. I have continued to workout and have not lost any strength (again, I know this points away from ALS), but do feel that my muscles are not responding like they used to. I have noticed that I am no longer building muscle.
Lastly, I do have some sensory issues (again, knowing these point away from ALS), such as intermittent tingling, burning sensations, and shocking pain that gives me a chills feeling.
Could my EMG have been done too early? Do you feel it would be a good idea for me to see another neuro? Sorry for the long message, your thoughts are much appreciated!
I appreciate the insight and information of everyone on this sight, and I am interested to get your thoughts on my situation. Also, a big thank you to Atsugi for his original insight, just wanting to follow up with everyone. Sorry for the long post...
In November of 2014 I woke in the night with numbness and tingling over my entire body. The tingling and numbness continued until January (although I know now that this is not a symptom of ALS). I saw a neurologist in December and had a clean neurological exam along with a clean EMG of my right side. I had a follow up in January and passed the physical exam again, but did not have another EMG. Also, I had clean blood work (other than B-12) and a clean brain MRI. Additionally, I started taking B-12, as my B-12 level was 212.
I know that a clean EMG points away from ALS, however, it was after the second neuro exam that my twitching began. I have since had twitching all over since the end of January. However, it is now fairly consistent in my right eye and right forearm, although it still occurs in other places. I have noticed muscular changes to my body, especially in my hands, which definitely have atrophy. Also, my right buttock and calf are much smaller than my left, and my right side is my dominant side. I have continued to workout and have not lost any strength (again, I know this points away from ALS), but do feel that my muscles are not responding like they used to. I have noticed that I am no longer building muscle.
Lastly, I do have some sensory issues (again, knowing these point away from ALS), such as intermittent tingling, burning sensations, and shocking pain that gives me a chills feeling.
Could my EMG have been done too early? Do you feel it would be a good idea for me to see another neuro? Sorry for the long message, your thoughts are much appreciated!