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A member asked:
Had emg several years ago and everything was ok. have had intermittent twitching for 4 years now biceps shake when benching...is this als?
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Not at all: Not sure why you are concerned about ALS, as most likely you have benign fasciculations secondary to tour weight lifting and muscle fatigue. Return to your neurologist if this troubles you a great deal.
Answered 11/1/2014
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