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How would i be able to tell if i had weakness due to als? are there any test at home i could do? especially for my right hand/arm.
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Male 22, I have muscle twitches all over my body at random times, neck, back, chest, arm, eyes, legs, hands, feet etc. For 6-7 months, no weakness. Als?
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Sore feeling in my arm with pain in wrist. Could this be ALS? Ive read ALS effects one limb at first before it begins progressing. No obvious weakness
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I have had twitching in my left arm (mostly near pinky side under wrist) for about a month. I am concerned about ALS. No weakness or wasting. ?
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Als is hereditary in our family, i'm noticing weakness in arms, falling lately. Would it be wise to have blood test to compare to our gene marker?
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Would it be rare to have als with normal reflexes and normal clinical exam ? Doctor said no need for emg as percieved weakness ie tripping at times / hand weakness when lifting things is not clinical and strength test was normal . Chances of early al?
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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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