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I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy of the my toes and the balls of my feet and it is becoming more painful and starting to go up my leg. I have an appointment with a neurologist who is going to evaluate me for a Electromyography nerve test. During the test small needles are inserted thru the skim into the muscle to detect neuromuscular abnormalities. Has any one heard of this test or had it done and if you had the test did it help in your treatment? I also have to praise this site because it is thru my readings of everyones struggle that I have found several options to help manage the pain. So thank you one and all for sharing your experiences because they do make a difference!
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How did the nerve test go? Were they able to find out more information asto the cause of your neuropathy?
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I had the EMG test recently, ordered by my new hand specialist because I am losing strength in both hands. The test was not very painful and sounds scarier than it actually was. And I was scared! My test results showed that I need carpal tunnel surgery, which I cannot afford. And I have no one to help me because I cannot lift anything for 10 days, etc. I had visions of the EMG test telling the doctor where to give me shots or something but I was told only surgery will help.
I left thinking, well, orthopedic doctors make their living through surgery, so of course, surgery was the answer I got. I guess that is cynical, but there it is.