A member asked:

I been twiching for 6months.no weakness.rare myokymia on eyes.i have permanent myokymia on my leg (35 hz and 1sec durat.) emg/mri clean. possible als?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Clean EMG: is very helpful. Generally ALS will have a markedly abnormal EMG with lower motor neuron denervation. There will also be clinical evidence of denervation. Myokymia is a nuisance but not dangerous. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 10/19/2014

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DON'T THINK SO: ALS would not cause muscle "twitching" without accompanying weakness over a 6 month period. See neurologist and pin down cause.

Answered 10/20/2014

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