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Old 06-29-2010, 12:46 AM #11
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There is a painless non-invasive sensory nerve test that evaluates the functional integrity of the small fibers which are measured by the skin punch biopsy test and also evaluates the functional integrity of the large sensory nerve fibers which have their conduction in an isolated peripheral segment tested by the Nerve Conduction Velocity test. This test is the Neurometer Current Perception Threshold Evaluation- it has hundreds of peer reviewed scientific publications documenting its validity. Before submitting to painful, invasive, expensive and nerve tests for small or large fiber neuropathy, I would recommend you ask a Neuro for a Neurometer evaluation.
I was going to comment that there was a non-invasive test that can be done which is a dream compared to the archaic punch biopsy. I thought I was being sent for a punch biopsy and was so relieved when it turned out to be the conductor test. So if you need to go for a test make sure you ask for the right one...

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