Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hi there friends: I had another EMG done June 1st by my Neuro (Dr. Brown) and I have a follow-up appointment in July after he does a thorough assessment of everything. My first two EMG's were done in Toronto and showed slight abnormalities and although my progression is rather rapid, I am still sitting on the fence with either 'fast progressing PLS' or 'slow progressing ALS'. I am not afraid to deal with whatever the outcome is, I just want to know where I am heading. The one thing that Dr. Brown commented on was that my nerve conduction test didn't fair 'too well' as he said normal is 100 and mine was 13. Can any of you fill me in on any information on this (maybe you can help me out here Mark). I know there has probably been past discussions on this but I can't remember what was said. Mainly I guess I want to know if this means lower motor neuron involvement. My speech is much worse and I seem to be having more thick saliva than before, in fact a couple of times when I have layed down for a nap I have woken up coughing from the saliva. Am flying to Toronto to visit my Son and his Wife June 24th - returning July 4th so am looking forward to that visit but am a little leary travelling alone with this speech problem. Hopefully the flight will be on one of my 'BETTER DAYS'. Thanks for being there for me. You are an AWSOME GROUP! Take care. Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 EMG test Hi there friends: I had another EMG done June 1st by my Neuro (Dr. Brown) and I have a follow-up appointment in July after he does a thorough assessment of everything. My first two EMG's were done in Toronto and showed slight abnormalities and although my progression is rather rapid, I am still sitting on the fence with either 'fast progressing PLS' or 'slow progressing ALS'. I am not afraid to deal with whatever the outcome is, I just want to know where I am heading. The one thing that Dr. Brown commented on was that my nerve conduction test didn't fair 'too well' as he said normal is 100 and mine was 13. Can any of you fill me in on any information on this (maybe you can help me out here Mark). I know there has probably been past discussions on this but I can't remember what was said. Mainly I guess I want to know if this means lower motor neuron involvement. My speech is much worse and I seem to be having more thick saliva than before, in fact a couple of times when I have layed down for a nap I have woken up coughing from the saliva. Am flying to Toronto to visit my Son and his Wife June 24th - returning July 4th so am looking forward to that visit but am a little leary travelling alone with this speech problem. Hopefully the flight will be on one of my 'BETTER DAYS'. Thanks for being there for me. You are an AWSOME GROUP! Take care. Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Jo, While the people on this list are a great source of information and advice, I really think, in this case that you should ask these questions to your doctor. He knows the total picture of your condition and tests and it would be a disservice to you for any of us to speculate based on just the one test result that you mention. You doctor can give you the most accurate evaluation and explanation of your results. Dolores EMG test > Hi there friends: > > I had another EMG done June 1st by my Neuro (Dr. Brown) and I have a follow-up appointment in July after he does a thorough assessment of everything. My first two EMG's were done in Toronto and showed slight abnormalities and although my progression is rather rapid, I am still sitting on the fence with either 'fast progressing PLS' or 'slow progressing ALS'. I am not afraid to deal with whatever the outcome is, I just want to know where I am heading. > > The one thing that Dr. Brown commented on was that my nerve conduction test didn't fair 'too well' as he said normal is 100 and mine was 13. Can any of you fill me in on any information on this (maybe you can help me out here Mark). I know there has probably been past discussions on this but I can't remember what was said. Mainly I guess I want to know if this means lower motor neuron involvement. > > My speech is much worse and I seem to be having more thick saliva than before, in fact a couple of times when I have layed down for a nap I have woken up coughing from the saliva. > > Am flying to Toronto to visit my Son and his Wife June 24th - returning July 4th so am looking forward to that visit but am a little leary travelling alone with this speech problem. Hopefully the flight will be on one of my 'BETTER DAYS'. > > Thanks for being there for me. You are an AWSOME GROUP! > > Take care. > > Jo. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Dear Jo, You are in my prayers. It is all not fun and i wish you did not have to wait so long. I think nerve conduction tests do not reflect an ALS diagnosis but an emg would. I am really not sure but hang in there and know many prayers and thoughts are with you. Nichols EMG test > > > Hi there friends: > > I had another EMG done June 1st by my Neuro (Dr. Brown) and I have a follow-up appointment in July after he does a thorough assessment of everything. My first two EMG's were done in Toronto and showed slight abnormalities and although my progression is rather rapid, I am still sitting on the fence with either 'fast progressing PLS' or 'slow progressing ALS'. I am not afraid to deal with whatever the outcome is, I just want to know where I am heading. > > The one thing that Dr. Brown commented on was that my nerve conduction test didn't fair 'too well' as he said normal is 100 and mine was 13. Can any of you fill me in on any information on this (maybe you can help me out here Mark). I know there has probably been past discussions on this but I can't remember what was said. Mainly I guess I want to know if this means lower motor neuron involvement. > > My speech is much worse and I seem to be having more thick saliva than before, in fact a couple of times when I have layed down for a nap I have woken up coughing from the saliva. > > Am flying to Toronto to visit my Son and his Wife June 24th - returning July 4th so am looking forward to that visit but am a little leary travelling alone with this speech problem. Hopefully the flight will be on one of my 'BETTER DAYS'. > > Thanks for being there for me. You are an AWSOME GROUP! > > Take care. > > Jo. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Jo, You sound so stong to deal with all of this the way you are. I am sure sorry you have to wait so long to find out the results, its just not fair at times is it. I hope you really enjoy your time with your family, it will do you good to get away for awhile, just try not to over due it too much. Take care, Sandy EMG test Hi there friends: I had another EMG done June 1st by my Neuro (Dr. Brown) and I have a follow-up appointment in July after he does a thorough assessment of everything. My first two EMG's were done in Toronto and showed slight abnormalities and although my progression is rather rapid, I am still sitting on the fence with either 'fast progressing PLS' or 'slow progressing ALS'. I am not afraid to deal with whatever the outcome is, I just want to know where I am heading. The one thing that Dr. Brown commented on was that my nerve conduction test didn't fair 'too well' as he said normal is 100 and mine was 13. Can any of you fill me in on any information on this (maybe you can help me out here Mark). I know there has probably been past discussions on this but I can't remember what was said. Mainly I guess I want to know if this means lower motor neuron involvement. My speech is much worse and I seem to be having more thick saliva than before, in fact a couple of times when I have layed down for a nap I have woken up coughing from the saliva. Am flying to Toronto to visit my Son and his Wife June 24th - returning July 4th so am looking forward to that visit but am a little leary travelling alone with this speech problem. Hopefully the flight will be on one of my 'BETTER DAYS'. Thanks for being there for me. You are an AWSOME GROUP! Take care. Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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