ALS?

Posted By Allen on January 13, 1998 at 19:08:27:









For over a year I have had large numbers of fasciculations and muscle tension.  In addition, weakness around one side of my mouth that began (or was noticed) suddenly, around Thanksgiving, 1996.  Pain in my neck and shoulders continues into my arm and hand, especially forearm.  In addition, there appears to be wasting in the left hand and on objective measures, my left hand is much weaker than the right.  About seven months ago (which is seven months since my first symptoms) I had a normal EMG at a university clinic.  Also a normal MRI.  I have a long history of fasciculations, but these are much worse.  The pain and weakness in the arm has gone on for six months now.  I was diagnosed with a mild lacunar stroke in the internal capsule and benign fasciculations.  Do I need more tests?  Other ideas?