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I had emg because of muscle twitching and strange swallowing issues - including food going up the nose and trouble initiating swallow. the emg only test three muscles (my thenar, my quad and my upper trapezius) all were normal. worried about als?
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Speech pathologist: You should see a speech pathologist, despite the name, these professionals can assess swallowing disorders. Wish you good health!
Answered 5/31/2020
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Im a 26 yr old female and I have been experiencing muscle twitches all over my body for 2 months now. I have some muscle aches & joint cracking. Ive been to doctor 9 times in past two months. Bloodwork, mri, & emg come back normal. Fearful its als?
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A member asked:
Im a 26 yr old female and I have been experiencing muscle twitches all over my body for 2 months now. I have some muscle aches & joint cracking. Ive been to doctor 9 times in past two months. Bloodwork, mri, & emg come back normal. Is als possible?
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Had an emg done on one side only. Was worried about muscle twitches.is emg on one side only all you need to rule out ALS ?
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