Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
ALS Community
This patient support community is for discussions relating to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
ALS? Family History- High CK Levels-Fasiculations-Previous Neurosurgeries
by cervicalspine, May 11, 2008 12:27PM
I have had multiple previous neurosurgeries (C3-C5) and have Myelopathy- several of my orthopedic doctors have looked at my abnormal EMG's (leg fasiculations) and recommended follow up for possible ALS due to family history (Father's Side). I have now developed an abnormal gait- and can see muscles twitching in my arms, legs, and side which my primary neurologist believes is from permanent spinal cord damage. However, my family Doctor has run CK levels- and they have been high multiple times. What tests need to be done to rule out ALS? Help!
Post Comment
