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A member asked:

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.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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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. Is als possible?

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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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I noticed that whenever I tap any of my (both) thumbs on abductor thenar part,this muscle twitches and jumps.I am worried I have als.Should I get emg?

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