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Old 03-04-2015, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Gregor1 View Post
Thanks once again. Let me rephrase my EMG-question this way: knowing that I have good results, what can I definitely rule out? Can I positively say I don't have any kind dystrophy or genetic issue?

I really want to stress how helpful you guys are (in stark contrast with doctors)
I do have a genetic neuropathy with muscle wasting and yes, it does show up as a problem on the EMG. My daughter, who is my only biological child without hereditary neuropathy symptoms, had a clean EMG. This is only anecdotal information of course, but it may be reassuring to you.
A disease with acquired progressive muscle wasting is an atrophy as opposed to a dystrophy. Confusion can result because CMT or hereditary neuropathy is under the umbrella of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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