Mrs. D,

I was previously diagnosed with fibro a couple of years ago. My neuro knew this. The EMG clearly shows peripheral neuropathy and lumbar radiculopathy which was done by his associate. That is the confusing part since the test record indicates "abnormal results" and his written report also indicates that. They use a computerized system and scan all handwritten documents in. I have copies of both.

I know what fibro feels like and the numbness and burning pain along with the shooting pains aren't from fibro. They are from the PN and indicative of nerve pain. I though they might be related to disc issues I have but since the EMG/NCV I realize they are from the PN.

It seems as though my regular neuro just lumped these symptoms into my fibro and doesn't want to deal with the PN. He said to me before the test that he suspected my results would be normal and when they weren't, he dismissed them, which I think is wrong and my PCP also thinks is wrong. It doesn't make any sense to me .

Take care and thanks for replying. I hope I haven't caused a lot of confusion as sometimes my posts aren't clear due to my meds. EE