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Radiculopathy vs Peripheral Neuropathy - weakness in calves

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 24 6:05pm | Replies (42)
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@heisenberg34

Thank you. My experience in our new city is that, for the most part, I have to suggest to my doctors what I think should be done in the way of testing. Not my experience in our previous town. Somewhat disappointing. Will request the MRI in about 5-6 weeks after my back surery yesterday heals up. As many have noted, "as patients, we have to become our own best advocate".

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domiha | @domiha | May 21 11:13am

Amen! I learned long ago that I had to advocate for myself. Some doctors are doing things the way they ALWAYS did and are NOT interested in learning new techniques. We have to seek out and find the best ones and share our own research with them!! Sometimes that may mean traveling to a nearby but larger city where younger doctors may be more up to speed on new things!! I wish you well! Mike

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