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Topic: Abnormal EMG, could it be Lyme?

2young2dieMom
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Member # 25434

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My neuro said I have early onset ALS based on an abnormal EMG test. I have weakness in my arms and some in my legs and alot of Lyme symptoms. Could the abnormal EMG results be Lyme as well? I really hope so!!! I've been on ceftriaxone for 7 weeks and have had some improvements in my energy and chest pain but not in my arm strength. Has anyone else had Lyme with abnormal EMG tests?

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Dxd ALS 3/2010
Dxd cllinical Lyme 4/2010
Positive for Protomyxzoa but absolutely nothing else in Igenex

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joalo
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 12752

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Up.

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Sick since January 1985. Misdiagnosed for 20 years. Tested CDC positive October 2005. Treating since April 2006.

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kimmie
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 25547

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Yes I do definately think Lyme can cause an abnormal EMG, There are many people who improve when treating the LYme according to Dr Martz. Dont give up.
My symptoms were very much like ALS...took about 6 weeks of the IV rocephin to get improvement on the twitches and fasiculations, but they are much better

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tamboski
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Member # 23331

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u will need physio to regain function

meds alone wont do it as per my doc

he said its similar to a stroke

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2young2dieMom
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 25434

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do you mean physical therapy?

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Dxd ALS 3/2010
Dxd cllinical Lyme 4/2010
Positive for Protomyxzoa but absolutely nothing else in Igenex

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tamboski
Member
Member # 23331

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yes

he told me abx will kill the bug
then its up to sweat and tears

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LA
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Member # 26353

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Haven't had EMG. My reflexes are abnormal though.

Posts: 60 | From NJ | Registered: Jun 2010 | IP: Logged |

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