2nd Neuro Visit Update: EMG Results 100% Normal

[BuddyJim]

All, here is an update:Just returned from my visit with the 2nd neurologist I've seen. The 1st Neuro said it sounded like BFS, but sent me to another Neuro for an EMG. He is a neuromuscular specialist. The EMG/NCV test was uncomfortable, painful (I hate needles), but according to the neuro it was "100% NORMAL". No signs of motor neuron disease or any other abnormality. He tested one arm, one leg, my back, and neck. He checked strength and reflexes which were also normal. He said it was strongly reassuring against anything bad (MND/ALS). He also said if I were twitching for 4 months due to ALS there would almost certainly be weakness by now, as well as evidence on the EMG. I guess that's as close to 100% as I can get.He said I had benign fasciculations, and not to worry. So it's official now.<whew>Jim

 

[Gloria123]

I'm thrilled for you, Jim. This is truly great news. I hope you have found some relief!!Mitra

 

[smithylab]

Excellent news! So very happy for you!!Get out there and live life!!

 

[BuddyJim]

One rather amusing detail I forgot - during the EMG, the neurologist said there were NO fasciculations observed on the test. The one time my twitching seems to stop completely, it was during the only EMG I've ever had. He didn't have the needles inserted very long, maybe a several seconds a piece. Jim