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EMG EXAM
by neubie, Feb 28, 2008 10:01AM
Hello,
I have read a lot of sites on line about EMG's. What is are the "sounds" or lack there of supposed to sound like on a normal EMG? I have an appointment for one tomorrow. I have posted before but here is another description of my symptoms. I got sick in January with a fever of 102. Prior to that in December I started to get extra fatigued after exercise. About 3 weeks after my fever I developed worm like feelings in the back of my legs followed by twitches all over my body. I seem to be weaker in my left arm/leg. Also I lost weight in my legs and shoulder/upper back area. My overall muscle tone has increased especially in my legs but also my arms. I am not sure if this is from the weight loss or not. My neuro office exam I passed, at least he made it sound like I did ok. He did recheck my left tricep reflex 3 times not sure why. I had an MRI on Tuesday and like I said an EMG tomorrow. I meet with my Doc next Wednesday to get the results of the tests. I am terrified of ALS after reading online about my symptoms. By the way I am 29 years old.
Anybody have any info about the EMG or my symptoms?
I have read a lot of sites on line about EMG's. What is are the "sounds" or lack there of supposed to sound like on a normal EMG? I have an appointment for one tomorrow. I have posted before but here is another description of my symptoms. I got sick in January with a fever of 102. Prior to that in December I started to get extra fatigued after exercise. About 3 weeks after my fever I developed worm like feelings in the back of my legs followed by twitches all over my body. I seem to be weaker in my left arm/leg. Also I lost weight in my legs and shoulder/upper back area. My overall muscle tone has increased especially in my legs but also my arms. I am not sure if this is from the weight loss or not. My neuro office exam I passed, at least he made it sound like I did ok. He did recheck my left tricep reflex 3 times not sure why. I had an MRI on Tuesday and like I said an EMG tomorrow. I meet with my Doc next Wednesday to get the results of the tests. I am terrified of ALS after reading online about my symptoms. By the way I am 29 years old.
Anybody have any info about the EMG or my symptoms?
Member Comments (3)
by JEfam, Feb 28, 2008 01:33PM
To: neubie
I have had an EMG, it's usually done with a nerve conduction test as well. Overall its not that bad. You will have many needles poked into your muscles but they are very small and it's basically just a little pinch. I was more bothered by the electrical shocks. I also had a induced leg cramp which wasn't fun. You will be sore for a day or two aftewards but overall its not that bad. There are all sorts of sounds. When your muscles are at rest they don't want to hear anything, as soon as you contract your muscle it will make a sort of "boat motor"sound. I'm sorry I don't have a lot of info to offer you but I wish you the best. My nerve conduction test came back normal but my EMG should myopathic results. Even after all this I am still struggling for a diagnosis. Best of luck.
by neubie, Feb 28, 2008 01:56PM
To: JEfam
Thank you for the info! I am not worried about the actual test as much as I am about the results. Then again if they come back normal I am going to wonder what is going on. Good luck to you and thanks again!
by neubie, Feb 28, 2008 06:36PM
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