EMG Results and Epirdural Shot question
Good afternoon,
Got the following test results from EMG, I was 100% my issues were spine related as some of my MRIs showed pinched nerves on lumber and Thoracic spines.
My family and I are nervous as you can understand but not sure if any one can provide any feedback or have experience similar test results with good or bad outcomes, any information would help.
Thanks,
Summary
The right median, ulnar, peroneal, and tibial motor NCS demonstrated normal distal latencies, normal CMAP
amplitudes, and normal conduction velocities. F-wave latencies were normal.
The right median, radial, superficial peroneal and sural sensory NCS showed normal SNAP amplitudes and
conduction velocities. The right ulnar NCS demonstrated a low SNAP amplitude and normal conduction velocity.
Needle testing of the right arm and leg demonstrated rare fasciculations in scattered muscles of the legs (EHl,
vastus, tibalis anterior) as well as polyphasic MUAP configuration diffusely in the leg along with reduced
recruitment and interference patterns. The triceps muscle produced similar findings. The right pronator teres
demonstrated rare fibrillations and fasiculations. Fasiculations were present in the tongue.
Conclusions
Abnormal study. There is evidence of chronic denervation changes in the right leg in the presence of
diffuse fasciculations, clinical correlation is advised. Early lower motor predominant motor neuron
disease cannot be entirely excluded and repeat study is suggested in 3-6 months to evaluate for
progression.
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@soccer1477 You're welcome. Are you making an application to see a spine surgeon or asking for cancellations? There may be a long wait for an appointment after sending in records and imaging. If you are trying to gain access in neurology, there is a lot of competition because of so many people with neuropathy.
Jennifer