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Nerve biopsy test: Is it done by a neurologist or rheumatologist?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 10, 2021 | Replies (222)
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@maryflorida

I think it was just an expression. I do pray that we will live together and one of us is not left alone. Last week our PCP told me that my husband has early dementia so I go to Mayo with him each time...

The problem I have about being tested is that I have asked 3 doctors to do it. The rheumatologist said, "I will ask a surgeon to do it." She never did, even though we reminded her. Three PCP's have told me (2 this year) that the biopsy is not necessary; they diagnose me by symptoms. I won't give up since I've been in pain for 10 years and all I have are "guesses". Is it fibromyalgia or neuropathy? My doctor said it is both, and I guess it doesn't matter since there is no cure, only pain management. Is that right? Mayo is out of network and most of our discretionary money goes for his medical care. When I can, I will pursue this further.

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Aug 15, 2020

@maryflorida

You probably know my thoughts regarding God taking people away from their families. I really cringe when people say that to grieving parents. Things like "it was their time" or "God wanted them to be with Him" or "they're in a better place" aren't helpful to hurting people. It may well be that they're in a better place, but just giving a grieving person your listening ears and saying nothing is better than saying the wrong thing. Certainly there is a time to talk, but I try to use an old carpenter's rule, measure twice and cut once. Think at least twice and speak once.

Even when we find that we've said the wrong thing, many grievers understand the love and concern behind the words.

Anyway, I think it's exceptionally rare that God intentionally "takes" someone. It's pretty amazing to me the things that are attributed to God (or the devil). It's my personal observation that blaming God or Satan or karma is usually a way of not taking ownership of whatever we've done (not referring to the death of a loved one).

It's hard to watch our spouses hurting, and doubly so when we're in pain ourselves.

Jim

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