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Neuro exam with no clinical weakness noted . normal reflexes . twitches all over 24/7 . started in shoulder . since then shoulder has a constant buzzing /vibration and the worst of the twitching is there . still likely als? told pregnancy factor ?

Q: neuro exam with no clinical weakness noted . normal reflexes . twitches all over 24/7 . started in shoulder . since then shoulder has a constant buzzing /vibration and the worst of the twitching is there . still likely als? told pregnancy factor ?

: There are genetic tests for ALS. Read about them and then discuss with your Dr after you have done a family tree for ALS.

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There are genetic tests for ALS. Read about them and then discuss with your Dr after you have done a family tree for ALS.

Answered 6/4/2022

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A member asked:

Neuro exam with no clinical weakness noted . normal reflexes . twitches all over 24/7 . started in shoulder . since then shoulder has a constant buzzing /vibration and the worst of the twitching is there . still likely als? told pregnancy factor ?

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