I had normal EMG and a Nerve test results, but I’m worried about …
May 12, 2025 · I had a nerve test done last summer because I had twitching in my legs. My test results came back normal. At the time my neurologist said “I’m going to prove you that you …
Neurofilament Light Chain test | ALS Forums
Apr 17, 2019 · Has anyone been getting Neurofilament Light Chain blood tests? I just had my 3rd one and am wondering how they use this as a biomarker. I understand that with ALS the …
CPK Test for ALS? | ALS Forums
May 11, 2022 · Hi. I have a couple of questions. Has anyone else had their PCP order a CPK test? My doctor said it would show muscle deterioration. Is anyone else familiar with this as a …
can anyone interpret EMG results | ALS Forums
Feb 1, 2014 · Teams there believe that the SI "robustly differentiates ALS from mimic disorders", "is a useful diagnostic sign in early ALS," and "this study demonstrated conclusively that the …
Aldolase and ALS? | ALS Forums - ALS Support Community
Nov 27, 2023 · No it isn’t an als test. If it were relevant it would be part of every work up. It might indicate a muscle disease for example myositis but ALS isn’t a muscle disease It can also …
What was your last test that said you had ALS?
Jan 8, 2016 · There is no single test that identifies ALS positively. Diagnosis requires physical exams to track progression, lab work, EMG's, again often repeated over time, depending on …
BFS or ALS? A must read if you twitch! | ALS Forums
May 15, 2012 · Twitching in ALS is a direct result of the disease running it's course. It is NOT a pre-curser symptom! In other words, if you have twitches that are associated with ALS, it …
Pulmonary Function Testing done today -- closer to ALS diagnosis?
Feb 19, 2019 · I figured I could back into an ALS diagnosis indirectly with the PFT and I am glad I asked for it today as it shows issues (I had a PFT done 2 years ago when my docs were trying …
Toe tapping test (TTT) | ALS Forums
Apr 17, 2011 · Toe tapping is used to test for upper motor neuron dysfunction. I've been told it is more definitive than finger tapping.
Grip Strength - ALS Support Community
Jul 9, 2007 · Has anyone ever had a grip stength test? I recently was told to have this checked because my left hand feels weker than my right. Because I am right hand dominant- should my …