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I've been getting tongue fasciculations for about six months now. my tongue emg was clean. can it still be als?
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Could be: ALS has no test. It's a combination of upper and lower motor neuron signs. all you can do it wait and keep following up with your PCP. Life is short. Enjoy every day like it is your last.
Answered 2/10/2017
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