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Old 03-31-2015, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by en bloc View Post
Your skin biopsy won't be affected by these wax/waning symptoms. The nerve fiber density won't change that fast. So your results should be accurate and give a clear picture of the condition of the fibers and density.

You'd need to ask an immunologist if my theory has any merit...they would know. I just don't think it was a coincidence with the timing of the pneumonia and cessation of symptoms.
Thanks EnBloc - that is reassuring about the skin biopsy although I was wondering whether the initial pin price test may have been less accurate than when I have lots of pain.

It would be good to see an immunologist but my antibodies have only been equivocal/ normal to date. And I'm unlikely to be referred to one anyway. I emailed my gp about the worsening/ progression of nerve pain so he can think about it before my apt with him tomorrow as I only get ten minutes. Mat
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