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Twitch down the pinky side of my left hand. happens many times a day. maybe some random muscle twitches in different places but no other symptoms. could this be an early sign if als?

Q: twitch down the pinky side of my left hand. happens many times a day. maybe some random muscle twitches in different places but no other symptoms. could this be an early sign if als?

: NO, seriously doubt you possess any motor neuron disease, and specifically NOT ALS! Your left hand could have a focal problem with the ulnar nerve and an EMG study could objectify this.

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NO, seriously doubt you possess any motor neuron disease, and specifically NOT ALS! Your left hand could have a focal problem with the ulnar nerve and an EMG study could objectify this.

Answered 6/13/2023

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A member asked:

Twitch down the pinky side of my left hand. happens many times a day. maybe some random muscle twitches in different places but no other symptoms. could this be an early sign if als?

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