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It has been recommended as a posssible treatment for idiopathic neurop
Have no circulatory issues. Had an extensive autoimmune panel done; all normal. No chemo, No alcohol, No diabetes. SO....any ideas? Have progressively worse EMGs. Work out daily to strengthen lower extremities..do cardio, impound. Balance not great but no falls in over 2 years.
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@moorethrpy
Are you male or female and what is your age?
Have you had a small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy done by your neurologist? Did you have neuropathy bloodwork to check vitamin deficiencies or toxicities?
Have you had a cervical and lumbar plus brain MRI to check for changes that may be tied to your weakness, balance nerve issues? What did your EMGs of upper and lower limbs show? Do you have radiculopathy (pinched spinal nerves)? Do you have carpal tunnel compression? Do you have any injured nerves?
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Did you have any accidents, injuries or viral illnesses?
How long have you had your symptoms?
Cervical spinal cord compression can cause pain/weakness/numbness in arms/legs and hands/feet plus cause bladder/bowel control issues. This gets missed many times because symptoms are numerous below your neck and doctors are not experienced in diagnosing myelopathy. I was misdiagnosed for over 5 years and now have some permanent spinal cord injury affecting my arms/hands (mostly weakness).