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    FVC/resp test question

    I am wondering about the respiratory tests they do at clinic: when the therapist tests for FVC and a patient is at a certain percentage (say it's 95%), is that 95% predicted for ANY person of similar age/body/etc or is it 95% predicted of what it should be, based on the last test performed...
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    ALS 'Muscle Wastage' on Right Side of body

    Hi everyone, I am starting to severely worry about a new found body issue which I only discovered last night. The right side of my body seems to have a very noticeable dent/wastage on the right side of my body compared to my left (the attachment shows it reversed due to the mirror). I had a...
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    possible nerve problem

    i was diagnosed in the singapore hospital possible bulbar problem but after 41/2 yrs i went for my muslces tissue biopsy tests and confirmed that it was a nerve problem at such is affecting my speech, my execessive saliva and swallowing problem his three has been a hell of problem to me sir can...
    • don ng
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    • back biopsy cure diagnosed muscles problem saliva speech swallowing test
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Does this sound like ALS?

    Hi everyone, I'm very new to this forum and would very much appreciate any advice you could give me regarding my ongoing symptoms.... I first noticed fasciculations in my left calf 3 months ago and within a week was aware of them pretty much everywhere. In truth I think they have been going on...
    • Lizzypip68
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    • advice als als? ankle atrophy back bfs clinical diagnosed fasciculations foot hip mnd neurologist pain problems stress symptoms test tests weakness
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Possible/likely ALS - afraid and uncertain

    Hi all, I am 21, male (yes, I know; read on though, please) I have been severely depressed for several years. Last year I took to a lot of drug use and grappled with marijuana addiction. During the worst of this time, I smoked large amounts daily out of a gravity bong jerry rigged from a...
    • zornsllama
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    • abdominal advice age als angry anxiety back bed breathing clinical cramps depressed diagnosis early emg fasciculations fatigue fingers foot fvc heart marijuana muscle muscle twitching muscles night onset pulmonary function test respiratory scared shortness of breath sleep sporadic support symptoms taste test therapy twitching weakness
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Help me , please.

    Our decent into hell began over a year ago. My husband had a severe case of the flu, he recovered , but His voice never did. It became progressively worst. We saw 2 ENT's , one discovered his false vocal cords didn't work at all.They recommended a speech therapist , no results.We then saw 2...
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    Symptom Checking

    I know that Dr. Google is my worst enemy here, but have been experiencing some weird symptoms over the past several weeks. 38 year old male. Noticed forearm twitching a few weeks ago. Stiffness in hands. Point-tenderness in one of my fingers. Some numbness in the palm of one hand and the...
    • eaglesfan
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    • als als onset clinical clonus emg fingers foot muscle muscle twitching onset pain problems research sporadic stiffness symptom symptoms test twitching weakness wrist
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Confused Abt Limb EMG and Bulbar

    Background: Swallowing difficulties since 7/16. Progressively worse to where I'm now liquid diet only. Weight loss stabilized around 60 pounds (dx esophageal motility disorder unknown origin by Mayo GI). Symptoms progressed to jaw, neck, lips, face & tongue: cramping, pain, weakness, weird...
    • Wmjsmith
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    • abdomen arm atrophy breathing bulbar clinical cold confused cramping diet emg eyes fibromyalgia food foot ice muscles normal emg pain questions swallowing test testing tongue twitching unknown weakness weight loss
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    I cant stand or walk on my heels

    Hi dear friends Thank you for your patience and the time you take to answer our questions. I am silent singer...one month ago i wrote here with the "right arm weakness" topic but right now my thread is closed. Since 40 days ago i have had right hand weakness in mornings and during sleeping.but...
    • Silent singer
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    • als als symptoms arm arm weakness back balance emg foot muscles paralysis problems questions symptoms test weakness
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    3 EMG's and nothing

    Is it possible to have three EMGs within a period of four months that came up clean and still have ALS? I have fatigue and at least perceived weakness in the right side of my body including my neck. Fasciculations all over and in large muscles also. I've had all the blood test and...
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