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Had an emg done on one side only. was worried about muscle twitches.is emg on one side only all you need to rule out als ?
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No.: The technical criteria for EMG regarding ALS is rather complicated but usually requires multiple muscles in 3 limbs. However, there may have been enough info to rule in another cause of your symptoms. This is where you need to talk to your doc. They may be less concerned with ALS than you are.
Answered 9/6/2014
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Als fear.muscles twitching randomly including eyelid.feel like arm is weak.thumb feels weird.normal neuro exam.als?scheduled for emg .
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Thumb has been shaky for a couple weeks.have had random muscle twitches in different places.Sound like ALS?getting emg for peace of mind.
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Im a 26 yr old female and I have been experiencing muscle twitches all over my body for 2 months now. I have some muscle aches & joint cracking. Ive been to doctor 9 times in past two months. Bloodwork, mri, & emg come back normal. Fearful its als?
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