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Originally Posted by Wide-O
Answer is “it depends” I’m afraid. They can measure signal delays on larger nerves, but have no real way to measure the smaller peripheral ones - that is done through biopsy (and not always 100% conclusive either).
In my case the results were 100% conclusive and enough for me to be determined “disabled” without any further questions.
Needles sting a bit but can’t remember any real pain from them.
Disclaimer: my info/experience is 6 years old, so there may have been improvements I’m not aware of.
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Thanks so much for your response. I am new to the forum, but what exactly were your symptoms? You put "disabled" in quotes, does that mean you were generally functional and every day life activities, but these tests determined you were "disabled" or were your symptoms more severe?