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At a loss, multiple consultations still no answer...any idea?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 28, 2023 | Replies (338)Comment receiving replies
Yup, the EMG is painful! I’m glad you’re getting the MRI, I’ve had several. Yes, certainly uncomfortable, but as Becky says, no pain. The brain one does set off the nerves though. Just remember to breathe well when the tech tells you to! But, amazing what they can diagnose and rule out. Sending positive thoughts for a diagnosis and remedy!
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I have persistent and worsening pins, needles, numbness, paralysis in all parts of my body, including my face and it's worsened over past 1.5 years.
Had MRI on neck two years ago and it showed cervical stenosis and calcification and narrowing of spinal fluid canals on both sides of vertebrae with myelopathy.
Since then my feet, calves, hands, arms, mid back, belly and lower face go numb. Pins, needles. Etc
My insurance company BCBS has denied three times for MRI of spine or brain. They state I need to go through PT first on my back before MRI is approved.
That seems backwards to me. Why would you to PT on the spine when you have no x-rays to show possible spinal cord impingement etc??
I am at a loss. Could Mylopathy of my neck with stenosis and narrowing of spinal fluid in neck cause all these symptoms etc?
All specialist are at a loss. I've had tons of tests and blood work but never MRI on back.
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Thank you. I didn't expect the EMG to feel how it did, if anything I thought I'd experience a little shock but it was quite an intense pain. When I saw the technician crank up the dial I was pretty concerned but thankfully it was just about bearable. Will do, not long now and my Dr is phoning me on Tuesday to discuss some abnormal results so at least things are starting to show now! All the best.