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Denervation and reinnervation after 11 years
Hello all, I started twitching almost 11 years ago, in November 2006. Since then, I've had problems with exercise intolerance and exertional weakness-- my muscles will shake or become weak after carrying items or shoveling snow, but I can still walk, talk, button my shirts and live my day to...- AndyDJX
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Calf atrophy
So, I am not here for twitching. I never suspected ALS until my PT mentioned needing to see neurology/ortho for a muscle biopsy. I tore my gastrocnemius in May. It is not healing. Not responding to PT. I have lost an inch of muscle mass in the last 5 weeks in that calf. I was told...- lmk79
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On year 5 of DX!
5 Years ago drop foot lasted 6 months. Then cramping, stiffness. 2 Years later weakness set in. Fasciculations the whole time. 2 EMGs revealed no ALS. After 4 years my insurance company hire Grand Rounds (an independent professional opinion) to access my records from 2012 to now. Their...- Michael2165
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- als back biopsy cramping exercise fasciculations foot insurance mnd movement muscle muscle biopsy muscles neurology pls stiffness tests umn weakness wrong
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Should I get 2nd Opinion?
Hello, Here is my history: 2013-2014: 2-3 times a year, sclera of left eye would turn red and eye would be very painful when focusing on objects within 2-3 feet (such as reading, looking at hands, etc.). Treated w/ antibiotic and then steroid eye drops by PCP with no success. 09/2014...- seesee
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- 2nd opinion autoimmune bfs biopsy chair clinical cramping cramps emg eye fasciculation foot meds mestinon movement muscle biopsy muscles neurologist onset problem questions symptoms tests trial twitching weakness work
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Take the advice given on this site .. get a qualified 2nd opinion
I thought I would post this here in hopes of helping others who have either been told they possibly have als or those who believe they do. I was told I had possible als due to four abnormal emg and clinical exams, however there were always some symptoms that did not add up and I have very...- Kerbear
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- 2nd opinion advice als atrophy biopsy brain clinical cramping emg muscle muscle biopsy possible als problems questions swallowing symptoms trouble swallowing twitching weakness weakness twitching
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Newly diagnosed, atypical presentation, looking for similar cases
Hello, I was dx with ALS last week, after much testing and an earlier diagnosis of polymyositis. I have been told my case is atypical. My first symptom was leg weakness, which began in thighs before becoming distal, and with a dx of polymyositis had been on a run of Prednisone, on which I...- LizF
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- age als babinski's biopsy decline diagnosed diagnosis foot improvement muscle muscle biopsy muscle twitching newly diagnosed story symptom symptoms testing twitching weakness
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Preliminary diagnosis overturned by 2nd opinion
It seems that this roller coaster is finally coming to its last stop, 21 months from the beginning of emg/ncs and referral upon referral we find ourselves in limbo but with the advice of those on this forum with a competent Dr. When I read through posts I see a very common theme the g is very...- Kerbear
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- 2nd opinion advice back biopsy children clinical diagnosis emg hours medical mistake muscle muscle biopsy work
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A thank you to the moderatorsl
Since I first posted on this site I have had so much helpful and useful information. I thank all of the moderators for all of your patience understanding blunt but true words and suggestions. My last postings were about my frustration with the care I was receiving. I asked the very questions...- Kerbear
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further details
Good morning All, As I just registered a few days ago, I thought I should probably fill in some details about myself and my status. I am 63, just, and was diagnosed Jan 14, 2016. In June of 2014 I started to notice fasics' running rampant. My PCP didn't seem concerned even with an elevated...- bigbrat41
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- back biopsy cals cramps diagnosed emg female finger fingers ice love marijuana muscle muscle biopsy neurologist progression running stress symptoms tests weakness
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At a stand still...
All of you are very smart and I am not sure how I should approach my neuromuscular doctor. We are very disappointed in the clinic we are using. The first major problem happened in November after a clinic visit in October there was talk of a muscle biopsy the nurse called me and asked me to come...- Kerbear
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- als back baclofen biopsy breathing clinic confusing cure diagnosis emg eye information mnd mri muscle muscle biopsy muscle wasting physical therapy pls problem sad speech swallowing test tests therapy treatment
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