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A member asked:

I am experiencing slurred speech, friends are correcting me on words i say, i'm worried of als, had e clean emgs of arms and legs, afraid of bulbar,?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Anxiety: you sound very anxious.You need to see a neurologist to exclude neurological disease

Answered 6/27/2017

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I've tongue twitches since 01/2015. Several clean neuro exams, 2 clean EMG (02 : limbs and tongue, 05 : tongue). Just a multiplet after speaking. ALS?

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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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Scared i have als, emg was done on left upper arm and left elbow area but they didn't test my left hand. Emg came clean. But twitching and perceived weakness in left hand. Should I worry?

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What are my chances of having ALS? Normal power and muscle. Clean EMG of left arm. 41 y/o healthy woman . 55 109 lbsNormal neuro exam. EMG and exam by neurologist. Only symptoms are twitching occasionally in calves and arches of feet. Very scared?

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