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Did your first neurologist do the skin punch biopsy to get the SFN diagnosis?

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Dave Hayward | @davehayward1 | Dec 4, 2021

Neither Neurologist did a skin biopsy. I am not sure why.
With respect to Neurologist #2, my guess is, my description of (sensory) symptoms, along with EMG/NCS findings pertaining to motor nerve issues, is sufficient to conclude both large and small fibers are demyelinating