Neuro Appointment Tomorrow

Hey All,

I have a neuro appointment tomorrow at the University of Pittsburgh. I have been posting here over the past few months as I am extremely worried about ALS. I had a clean EMG on November 9th, but am doubting that now.

The doctor I am seeing deals alot more with ALS than my previous neuro. I hope he can provide me with some peace of mind. Do you all think my EMG was done too early, considering my symptoms started back in September?

Thanks,

Tony

[tarrigo]

Any input on my situation?  Since I already have a clean EMG, does it sound like my symptoms are anxiety related?

[sue-aloo]

I am so glad that you are going to the doctor tomorrow.  He will be able to help put your fears to rest.  Make a list of all your questions so you don't forget anything you want to ask.  

I truly feel it is anxiety related, but that will do no good until you believe it.  AND THEN GET SOME HELP!  I know how difficult it is.  I have been there and I know the true fear that you are feeling.

Peace to you and God Bless.  Let us know how it turns out.

[sue-aloo]

How did everything go today?  Please let us know.

[Jenny Wren]

Glad everything went well.  If you don't mind me asking, what was his name/hospital?  congrats!!!

[tarrigo]

Everything went great today!  The neurologist, who is probably one of the best around, did a full neuro exam, tested my reflexes, reviewed my past tests and said I do not have ALS.  He said that I probably have benign fasiculations (twitching).  He was a great doctor who listened to everything I had to say.  He made me feel alot better, but I just need to get this fear out of my mind.  I think this appointment helped, but I need to do some work myself, in order to get myself back to normal.

I just need to trust what the neuro said!

Tony

[tarrigo]

His name was Dr. Sanner.  He is a neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh.  He does clinical work and teaches at the university.  

He was a great guy.

[sue-aloo]

So glad to hear the good news!  God Bless!