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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 26, 2023 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
Just a suggestion. My EMG showed negative for nerve damage. It wasn’t until my 3rd neurologist that he recommended a skin biopsy to rule out Small Fiber Neuropathy. Unfortunately, that came back positive. It’s not a bad procedure. Sounds worse than it is. Please inquire on that test!!!! You have to be your own advocate.
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Oh, by the way . I have a telehealth with my general practitioner on Thursday morning so that I can get a referral for an EMG. And also request a skin biopsy.
🙌🏻. You all are fab and true support
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Gotcha. Thanks. Someone here suggested that as well. I truly appreciate all of the suggestions. I have to say - neurologists have not been helpful to me in the past. The last neurologist I saw was 6 years ago when he diagnosed me with bone cancer because the Mspike in my blood was high. And according to him, bone cancer was the reason. Told me I had 3 months to live. (After a crying spell in my car when I left ) Went back to my hematologist who told me the reason my Mspike was high was because my blood count was 5. So after getting iron infusions and subsequent blood work done, needless to say I don’t have bone cancer. The two other neurologists I’ve seen in the past were quacks. They both said I had insignificant neuropathy and they don’t know why I’m complaining of pain.
Sent me on my way without helping me. My General practitioner said neurologists are diagnostic and don’t help people with their issues. They just diagnose. With all that was said, I trotted off to pain management and there is where I stay for the time being.