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ALS/MS symptoms

Hello, I have been having odd symptoms for a few weeks.  It has been tingling, pin and needles, and numbness in right and left hands.  My right leg has been having some tingling and pins and needles as well.  I did video appt with a neurologist here and he ordered MRI of cervical spine, which was negative.  I would like to have an actual visit in the office to have a better assessment.  I am wondering if having a EMG done so early would even detect ALS?  Or does a person need to be further along in the disease process.  I am scaring myself to no end.  Thanks!
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It could be so many things, even poor posture especially with cell phone and computer usage.  So who knows?  EMG tests aren't very accurate, but can eliminate some things from consideration.  An office visit couldn't hurt, but with what specialist is the question, I suppose.  Have you seen your regular doc yet to get a referral to the proper specialist?
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