Well, I did copy to a word document but now just one page is too large, exceeds the file allowable size. I am not a quitter, I will find a way to get the info to you if I have to copy and paste sections.

I tried just copying a section of the page and it is still too large of a file. Since I am at work, looks like I will have to quit until I find another way. Have a good day.

My husband says you can download OpenOffice.org for FREE.

Then you may be able to open that spreadsheet. ;)

Sarcoidosis
 

Am I correct in thinking that the skin biopsy for PN includes testing for sarcoidosis? I am sure that it includes amyloidosis and inflammation.

Here is the link for the testing lab where my biopsy was sent:

http://www.therapath.com/Overview.php

Mere.

To my knowledge--
 

--they can look for the granulomas of sarcoid in the small-fiber nerves from a skin biopsy, and parts of the sample can be stained with Congo Red to look for signs of coiled amyloid proteins. But this probably has to be specifically requested by the doctor involved; I don't think it's automatic with the electron microscopy.

In my case, we went back to look for amyloid in the preserved samples from my first skin biopsy some months after it was first analyzed--negative, fortunately.

Mrs. D....I might be a little confused. I am able to open the spreadsheet from LizzyJane and have completed it with all of the info that is available to me at this time. However, the problem is trying to attach the spreadsheet to a post so that you can see the pages of the spreadsheet. It says that the spreadsheet is too large for what is allowed on this forum. When I get a little time, I will go through and send you what labs and other tests I have had done so you can look through it and advise me, if you have the time and feel up to doing it. I know you help a lot of people, God bless you for that.

The neuro that diagnosed me is pretty much done with me or so I get the feeling. He never gave me a diagnosis, I got it from the report once I requested a copy. I think I need to push on and find a doctor that specializes in this area. I just think if I went back to the neuro and asked him to do a bunch of tests, he would boot me out the door!!

Praise God that your samples were negative for sarcoidosis. That must have been a huge relief!!

Mere....thanks for the link. I have never had a skin biopsy done and I don't think my current neuro would even order one. Will have to look for someone in my area that specializes in PN to get to the bottom of this. Have a good one!!

kpRN,
If you tell us your 'area', someone here
may be able to help you find a good neuro.

We do have size limits here. I misunderstood.
I am not an expert on lab results. My thing is DRUGS and vitamins etc. Glenn would know more about the testing than I do.;)