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How many fasciculations a day would i have if i was in the hyperexcitability phase of als? i have a hand full a day on the tongue.
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Number- unimportant: Numbers of fasciculations not used as a criteria under any circumstance in the diagnosis of ANY disease involving motor neurons. There are a variety of reasons for tongue fasciculations. Also, tongue fascics can be challenging for some physicians to identify let along lay folks. Be happy to look at them by webcam if you want: www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi will give the details.
Answered 8/11/2015
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