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Question: What testing have you had for neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 26 10:29am | Replies (33)

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@bettyg81pain Like Ray, I'm not sure I ever heard of the medical term peripheral neuropathy. After 1st test, doctor said looks like you have peripheral neuropathy. Two hours later, I'm online searching what I can about PN. That was 10 years ago and the search for information continues on even today. I had several neurologists do EMG testing, oh yea, you have PN. That I know. So, after a degree of frustration, I decided that I needed to get a variety of tests done, find out what's really going on. I wanted a neurologist very familiar with PN. I applied at Mayo in 2019. In 2020, flew to MN and they did lots of testing all in a few days. My symptoms were complex, and I had prior ENG test results along with other tests to show Mayo what testing I had prior to contacting them. Try to get as many tests done that you can. Your tests may provide answers. I always asked for copies of my fest results including any MRI's. In the future, should you wish to apply at a Mayo facility or perhaps a major teaching hospital, all the prior test results will be a real asset when making application. By the way, I found out that some tests were done to rule things out which helps neurologists to a diagnosis. Hope this helps, wish you the best. Ed

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Bottom line is did Mayo help you in any way with your neuropathy??? Balance? Pain? Etc?? Thanks!!