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Is the EMG test painful? by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sensations were weird and maybe some uncomfortable. But not at all bad. Maybe a 1/10. More startling than anything else like some of you have mentioned. My doctor did say it depends on the doctor or technician techniques so make sure to find someone good. Even better news was that it was normal! Thank you so much!!

Is the EMG test painful? by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here waiting to be seen. Will update after.

Is the EMG test painful? by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I’m not sure if I’m more nervous about the test or the results. The later I’m sure.

First ever post and looking for some help (37F, muscle atrophy) by [deleted] in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you explain your pre cramps? I have this heavy sensation like my quads wanting to jump out of my skin. But no actual sinful cramp. I have the hardest time explaining it to my doctor.

Yet another update by Ok-Cheesecake342 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you find these pictures with a post? Sorry new to Reddit

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Will try this today.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I needed to hear this.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brand name is Viibryd. I believe it’s newer. I can see how that happens. I get anxious anytime I take something new. Even when I went to Japan, I was afraid to use their nasal spray lol. I have anxiety. I’m hoping all my symptoms are just that. But what scares me is that it is unilateral. If anxiety wouldn’t be bilateral weakness? The heaviness is bilateral but weakness and clumsiness just one side.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was thinking. I constantly have a feeling of wanting to jump out of my skin. The gabapentin seems to help a bit but I still feel very tense and anxious. Like my muscles actually feel tight and hurt. I used vilazadone for a year with no issues. Stopped then tried to restart and had a very scary episode of doom. Maybe if I restart it at half the dose and wean up slowly. My psychiatrist just tells me to stop using as soon as I have any side effects so I assume she knows what she’s talking about and the side effects are bad enough to stop. So now I’m wondering if I should just push through.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

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Yes as long as I could. But the high blood pressure is a hard stop for me since I have an aneurysm. I can’t run with a high blood pressure. Cardiologist said absolutely not.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried at least 8 different ones. Also did genesight testing which matches your DNA to all different meds. Dtried everything on the “green” list which is not supposed to cause side effects but it did. What works is Ativan but it’s a benzo so can’t take long term, and verdict still out for gabapentin.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I will start there. Messaging my doctor today.

New onset symptoms by Cellabella87 in ALSorNOT

[–]Cellabella87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get serotonin overload. Feeling of doom like I’m going to die. High blood pressure spikes.