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fasiculations

I am a 48 year old male. I have recently been diagnosed with fasiculations (by a pulmonologist). They occur in my calves, thighs, chest, arms, shoulders and back. They are starting to hurt in my calves. I have had blood work, MRI, PET scan, EMG, EKG, and probably a couple tests I've forgotten. They have all come back negative. I have, over the past year, become weaker. My joints hurt. Balance is terrible. I have to swing my arms if I need to reach overhead. Also, I am short of breath on occasion. My question is, can fasiculations be causing so many of my problems? I have always been a healthy man. Now I can't walk a straight line or lift my arms! The nuerologist can't get me in to see him for another month. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.              


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I was finally diagnosed with Cervical Myelopathy that I had to send a document out of state to medical people I know.I had already been to 3 specialists who just did not get it. Well, I got it once I researched it. Then, I went to NYC and it was confirmed by 2 specialists. This was brought on early by an Epidural injection I had. I just had decompression surgery with 2 dicss removed. The fasiculations are still there, among other spinal cord compression symptoms and may take a while to go away. I hope so. It has been a nightmare ride.There is very little documentation/research on patients who get this after an Epidural, yet specialists who know anything have seen it. I will try to get on a case study to inform the public-ha! if a doctor wants to take the time.    
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I have fasiculations also and weakness, but  I think it is related to an epidural injection I had. I would get a reference on another neurologist and call them. Usually the Dr. waits are insane- I know. I think your symptoms  may be connected but "Why" is the question? There are a million diseases it could be. Keep in mind that no tests is 100% EFFECTIVE. A reputable neurologist with good diagnostition skills are more important.
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