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I had an emg done and had increased insertional activity in both of my arms and both of my legs. my symptoms are very bad muscle cramping in my arms and my legs with activity and movement. does this correlate?

Q: i had an emg done and had increased insertional activity in both of my arms and both of my legs. my symptoms are very bad muscle cramping in my arms and my legs with activity and movement. does this correlate?

: No, your EMG does not provide answers as to why you have cramps. Recommend a second opinion from a neuromuscular specialist and get this diagnosed ASAP.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

No, your EMG does not provide answers as to why you have cramps. Recommend a second opinion from a neuromuscular specialist and get this diagnosed ASAP.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 3/18/2022

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Unless you're dealing with injuries or overuse I recommend consulting a rheumatologist or ,as recommended, a neuromuscular specialist. Autoimmune polymyositis comes to mind.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/18/2022

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A member asked:

I had an emg done and had increased insertional activity in both of my arms and both of my legs. my symptoms are very bad muscle cramping in my arms and my legs with activity and movement. does this correlate?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Colantino agreed

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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