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Old 03-10-2015, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Susanne C. View Post
I definitely think three samples make the most sense. Mine showed no nerve fibers at the ankle, few above the knee, and segmented and breaking down at the upper thigh, which gave me a much better idea of what was going on and how it was progressing. I would insist on several collection sites. Your doctor can probably do it, but just one site would not yield enough information.
Well ive put it to him now at least. I wonder whether anything will show up. I know that my feet are often icy cold where the can move from swelter to ice queen in seconds. If he's half the brain he things he is then he will agree to do at least two biopsies on one leg or two. We will see!
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