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Clonus like spasms

Hello,

I am 19(turn 20 in a week) and for 3 years I have had muscle spasms. They occur whenever I flex my right arm. (I also have random fasciculations that happen periodically. They started in a very focal point near my elbow, but over the years have progressed  down my forearm, my upper arm, back and chest. I recently went to the doctor who described my spasms as similar to clonus and ordered a mri and a emg which I am still scheduling. Of note I also have erbs palsy, a decrease in muscle bulk in my trapezius, deltoid, pectoralis, and right forearm, and also have slightly diminished sensation in my forearm. Although my muscle bulk is decreased my muscles are still strong. I was wondering if anyone else has had similar spasms where they always happen when you flex?

Anything helps,
Thanks
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Thanks for the response. I figured it's not ALS since the progression is going as slow as it has been. I Posted this in multiple forums. I'm just trying to find out if anyone else out there has spasms that happens every time they flex. This seems to be unheard of since most spasms are not able to be reproduced. Have a desire to not feel so alone in my symptoms and get a better idea of what may be going on.
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I personally have such spasms and twitchings at rest but  i doubt you have ALS....
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