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Can als be misdiagnosed as a pinched nerve on an emg?
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Yes: Yes. Due to broad spectrum of symptoms and physical findings at the time of presentation. It involves both upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron findings.
Answered 8/21/2018
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Doubtful: Pinched nerves can occur as a secondary susceptibility in ALS patients, but the EMG findings in ALS are so obvious, that I would doubt that a competent doctor would misdiagnose the findings.
Answered 8/21/2018
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