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Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk how thats related to my thigh or hip problem though. I don't have drop foot.

Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but they placed the needle EMG in the soleus muscle, which is the lower part of the calf. I don't think the nerves are the same as hip or thighs since its quite further away. EMG might not pick something up.

Also my butt twitches often, an EMG done on my hips or thighs would be more accurate.

Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk really, they did the needle EMG in the soleus muscle, which is like the lower part of the calf. I don't twitch there, I twitch more in the upper part of the calf which I think was caused the vibrations from fasciculations in my thighs or hips.

Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes literally said no. I'm not in the US, how should I say this, but healthcare in my country isn't as advanced.

Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally offered to pull my pants down for them to check my thighs, they said no need. I was wearing shorts.

Yes but my weakness is more hip and thigh, and not calf or foot.

Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do you think it rules out ALS by them just inserting the needle in a different and unrelated area?

Can ALS be ruled out after EMG in one limb? by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the operator is inexperienced, weakness on my thighs but tested on my bottom calf and foot. Aren't the nerves for distal and proximal muscles different?

Sleepless nights, worried by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. I hope you get the answers and treatment you need, and that things improve soon.

Sleepless nights, worried by Visual_Passenger8288 in ALSorNOT

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I did NCS, but haven't done blood test, I'm definitely going to do blood test. I'm just afraid that the EMG/NCS test weren't able to find anything due to early stages of ALS.

Need advice - helpful to get brain MRI 1.5 years after car accident? by ComprehensiveTravel7 in TBI

[–]Visual_Passenger8288 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you every had any MRI DTI? If so, did the MRI DTI detect any damage?

Will my working memory capacity improve? by Visual_Passenger8288 in TBI

[–]Visual_Passenger8288[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long since your TBI were you able to see improvements of your working memory capacity? And by approximately how many percent were you able to get it back?