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Old 05-18-2013, 03:05 AM #1
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Confused Dr's Resistance/Muscle Strength Tests

Hi everyone - I just wondered how you all get/got on with those resistance tests the Neurologists do? My symptoms fluctuate and get worse with activity, my most persistent symptom is my facial droop is always there and will go from a drop on my top lip to a full one sided droop which affects my eyelid. I can move my face even at its worst by concious effort it usually feels heavy and takes effort but doesnt move automatically when I talk etc. My neuro always asks me to purse my lips, blow air into cheeks etc which I can do for the few seconds he requests. I have problems with my legs when symptoms are bad and he has done the resistance tests when they have been ok and said the strength seems fine (which I agree it is for one test and when I am not having a bad day with them!) I don't know how they would be if he repeatedly tested them though!

So, I wondered how you all find them? I have just had a negative achr blood test and he has asked to see me again at the end of the month and to contact him if my symptoms get worse again before then. I have requested an EMG and am waiting for his reply but just wondered if maybe you might be able to tell me if you think my problem might not be MG related after all??

Thanks again to you all for taking the time to read and reply.x
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