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Still worried about als twitching in left foot non stop i mean non stop 24/7 clean emg on left arm she tested foot in 1 spot where no twitch. ideas?
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Since the ALS Ice: Bucket Challenge in 2014 & the movie HAWKING, awareness of ALS has increased a lot. It may have raised awareness too much in some ways. ALS is relatively rare, affecting <.006 % of Americans. It starts with subtle & painless, but progressive, muscle weakness. There are many causes of twitching, including anxiety and stimulants like caffeine & nicotine. Ask your doc for more info! Dr. Anne.
Answered 7/27/2016
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Twitching: You may be describing hyper-reflexia which can be caused when there is pressure on the spinal cord. It is important to image all areas of the spinal cord above where the nerve roots exit the spinal canal. This may include lumbar, thoracic, cervical or even the brain. This may represent an emergency. See a doctor today.
Answered 7/27/2016
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My lf foot feels like it's not there in my shoe it feels weak both legs twitch bad. Still have strenght had a emg/ncv which was neg on feb14 my clinical exam by ALS spec was good as well. Worried als?
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Arm sore with occasional muscle twitches.Worried ALS, doc did strength test and said "ur perfect just anxiety" but didnt do EMG or MRI. Stop worrying?
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