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Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Sep 16, 2016 | Replies (14)
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Welcome to Connect @monc. Here is some information about nerve conduction study from Johns Hopkins http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/neurological/nerve_conduction_velocity_ncv_92,p07657/
A related procedure that may be performed is electromyography (EMG). An EMG measures the electrical activity in muscles and is often performed at the same time as NCS. Both procedures help to detect the presence, location, and extent of diseases that damage the nerves and muscles. In this video, Dr. Eric Sorenson discusses the EMG (Electromyography) test.
Monc - have you had a nerve conduction study? What are you and care providers investigating?
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Yes I've had 2 nerve conduction tests one in May - which showed a difference between left & right - left being compromised, but it was presumed to be possible technical fault. The test was repeated in August & there was a 50% difference between the left & right hand - left being compromised. If you could provide me with an email address id be happy to send you a copy of my latest result. We're not entirely sure what is going on - there have been varied diagnoses since Feb. I've had voice loss for just over 6 months, numbing & swollen arm on the left with some fringers going blue - mostly the thumb. Left chest pain, lower back pain. Severe fatigue, nausea is the latest. In May I had MRI of brain & cervical spine which came back normal. I have a dry almost strained cough. The main thing is the nerve test result & whether that is within normal range? Carpal tunnel syndrome has been ruled out - thank goodness!