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nerve conduction test for numbness,

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justme67
justme67

Im due to have this on tuesday..

Has anyone else had this?

Im having it because my leg below knee is numb, pins and needles and tingles..

A few times my whole leg has gone numb and felt like ut wasn't there

Over last day its crept up an is now behind knee..

Will this test show what is causing it so I can get it sorted?

Thanks.

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  • twinky
    twinky justme67

    Posted

    Are you having any other symptoms? Always worth checking yourself against the symptom checker for B12 deficiency. It can cause the problem you describe, but not in isolation
    • justme67
      justme67 twinky

      Posted

      Hi there,

      Left side of face gone numb twice..lasted about ten minutes,

      Hsd bloods done including B12 all fine.

  • james80078
    james80078 justme67

    Posted

    I have similar symptoms and have had them 10 years. The nerve conduction test won't show you what is wrong. It will only show the degree to which you have lost feeling. Blood tests may show what is the cause, but in my case they didn't come up with any reason for the symptoms. Diabetic neuropathy can be just one of many causes, but for me none of the conditions showed up - see separate discussion started by me.
  • doreen17521
    doreen17521 justme67

    Posted

    I have not had this but i do tingling and pins and needles in both my hands. Doctor thinks that it is coming from my neck. I hope it goes well for you. Let us know. What is a nerve conduction test?
    • justme67
      justme67 doreen17521

      Posted

      Hiya,

      It sees if / what nerves could be having problemd /damaged etc.

      I think ..search on this dute it explains better than I can :-)

      Ill post back tomorrow after I get home from the test.

      Have you had any tests?

  • twinky
    twinky justme67

    Posted

    B12 is often overlooked as in the uk our 'normal' range is one of the lowest in the world & people who are in the low normal range but are displaying symptoms (numbness/tingling) may have a b12 absorption problem so it effectively floats in the blood not making it into cells. Sublingual tablets are then a preferred option as oral tablets don't tend to help. Worth considering. A level under 500 is automatically treated in japan. Level in uk is 150
  • doreen17521
    doreen17521 justme67

    Posted

    try not to be disheartened but realise how good this site is to support you xxx
    • justme67
      justme67 doreen17521

      Posted

      Hi,

      Had the test, but non the wiser as nerves were ok

      So now have gotta wait for them to write to my gp

      Then look at other things it could be...

      Feelibg a tad low, as so fed up of it now. ?☆

    • dorothy90221
      dorothy90221 justme67

      Posted

      Agonising waiting isn't it. But you made one step forward smile go and do something you enjoy and forget about this for the mo. How are the symptoms now?
    • justme67
      justme67 dorothy90221

      Posted

      Hi

      The numbness etc is still the same,

      Thst part is constant :-(

    • dorothy90221
      dorothy90221 justme67

      Posted

      The numbness I had reached my groin ( which is when I thought I'd better check this out,lol!)it took about a week or so to reach there starting with an ankle. It lasted about 2 weeks and then slowly receded and I forgot about it as the GP did nothing. But other symptoms came a year or so later. I do urge you to read those books and do the 16 hr daily fast. This combined with some weight training twice a week has neuro regenerative properties. It has made such a difference to me and my muscle weakness has receded hugely. Keep in touch. X
    • justme67
      justme67 dorothy90221

      Posted

      hi,

      thanks Dorothy biggrin

      i admire your positive attitude, 

      yep will keep in touch lol

       

    • justme67
      justme67 dorothy90221

      Posted

      hi Dorothy, Hope you are well.

      ive not heard back from the Dr so going to make an appt as need to get something done.

      over last few days, a few times a day i feel as if something is tightening around my ankle and is quite uncomfortable for a few mins..its a strange feeling and i find myself looking down to see if something is wrapped around my ankle..??

       

  • dorothy90221
    dorothy90221 justme67

    Posted

    Hi there smile. This was SO like my symptoms before being diagnosed. With the MS. How is your balance in the dark? I had the creeping numbness - started at ankles crept up ober a week to pelvis and then it receded slowly. A year later got other symptoms of lack of balance etc which is when they sent me for scan. I haven't had this sort of test you refer to just scan. But this was all 15/17 years ago so diagnosis will hopefully be more readily available.  I  believe they wait for 2 or more sets of symptoms to show before making an MS diagnosis. But that may have changed. I'm still riding remember and I'm in my 60s biggrin Keep in touch x
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