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I have had a als scare for the last 3 months. als spec said i have bfs and my emg/nvc and clinical exam was good. i noticed today my rleg calf is a 1/4in bigger than the lleg calf is this normal.
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Diameter: Of calf should not occur in early als, go have leg checked for blood clot.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Muscle disorder: Als is a very scary diagnosis, but if you have seen a specialist with a normal EMG then this should help to alleviate your anxiety. Listen to your doctor. The asymmetry of the calf in and of itself is not diagnostic -- the EMG study is. It is normal be be concerned and to have recurrent fears about this diagnosis, as many people do, but take heart in the fact that studies have been normal.
Answered 12/3/2017
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Not unusual: Asymettry of the calves is NOT unique, and can be seen in many normal patients. This is NOT a sign of ALS
Answered 11/22/2014
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