Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 Hello, What about a blood test. I know only certain types of CMT can be diagnosed through a blood test, but why not give it a try? Or do you have to pay for it? Heidi jim nash wrote: > Everybody; > > Just back from " getting stuck " , conduction velocities > near normal, emg normal, no explanation why my toes on > right foot don't work, said I had minor ulnar > entrapment explaning my hands. Oh well, and no > explanation of stagger. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Rob, This is so interesting! Monday, I went to Pittsburgh and also had an EMG for a compressed ulnar nerve problem, too! The Dr said the same thing- that my nerve damage was so intense that he was worried that I may use full use of my arm if he messes with my nerve. So, I was pretty bummed about it. The EMG screen showed very little response during the shocks (then why do the shocks HURT so darn much?! :-) ) I joked to him during the testing that he probably could get better nerve responses from a cadaver. *hehheh I am also too young for this, only 35. I still can type with my pointer finger on my right hand- left hand is basically ok, just some weakness there, but my right is the one that is damaged. I have alot of dull pain in it, especially when it is damp and rainy. I use arthritis pain cream to alleviate it, plus I am on Celebrex. Helps take the edge off, but doesn't fix it totally. I don't have much advice to give you, but just know that you are not alone. Good luck! Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Rob: Have you considered using voice activated software to help with the loss in your hands? Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 My EMG showed slow and no response. That was about 19 years ago. The one before that was the same, the one before that was inconclusive. And that is way to many EMG for one person to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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