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Emg done on left bicep, shoulder and forearm/elbow area came clean but they didn't test my left hand. my left hand is now twitching and feels weak. he didn't mention als. if my left arm was clean of als, is my left hand clean as well?

Q: emg done on left bicep, shoulder and forearm/elbow area came clean but they didn't test my left hand. my left hand is now twitching and feels weak. he didn't mention als. if my left arm was clean of als, is my left hand clean as well?

: This was already answered. And there is no indication of ALS, especially at your age.

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This was already answered. And there is no indication of ALS, especially at your age.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2021

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A member asked:

Emg done on left bicep, shoulder and forearm/elbow area came clean but they didn't test my left hand. my left hand is now twitching and feels weak. he didn't mention als. if my left arm was clean of als, is my left hand clean as well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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