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Tongue fasciculations for one year. teo clean emg's. what are the odds of it being bulbar als? no other symptoms.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Unlikely: ALS, almost never has changes in the motor unit in the initial stage and along the natural course of disease. See a neurologist for consultation and assessment.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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A member asked:

Tongue fasciculations for one year. teo clean emg's. what are the odds of it being bulbar als? no other symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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