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I worry about my occasional tongue fasciculations since i've read they are only due to als. i had a clean emg on my tongue yesterday. ?

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Fasciculations: Tongue fasciculations are not only caused by ALS, but one would think so, after reading the internet. If the EMG is normal that is a very reassuring sign. Sometimes medications can cause these symptoms too. If that is the only symptom you have right now there is nothing to be concerned about.. Lykke til!

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I worry about my occasional tongue fasciculations since i've read they are only due to als. i had a clean emg on my tongue yesterday. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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