the emg/ncs could definitely be negative if there is not enough nerve damage yet to register in either velocity or amplitude.

I wonder if the QSART could also be?

Could a skin biopsy also be?

My symptoms started about 9 weeks ago.

TIA

Hi Baba
I was Dx with small fiber neuropathy by punch skin biopsy 2 yrs ago. All of my tests including 2 NCS/EMG, 2 MRI's brain and spine were normal. All of my blood tests keep coming back normal. Mine beast is idiopathic. (the worst kind Im beginning to believe because they can not find a cause, no cause no treatment, just drugs!) . Mine started with tingling in lower calves and burning under my feet, It has since progressed to my whole body. (arms, legs,hands, fingers, torso) I get bad buzzing, pins and needles, bad burning, etc...I'm still searching for answers..Good luck to you! Keep us posted....

I am trying to see if I am too early for skin biopsy.

How long did you have symptoms before biopsy confirmation?

[QUOTE=baba222;1101176]I am trying to see if I am too early for skin biopsy.

How long did you have symptoms before biopsy confirmation?

My symptoms started in early (Feb) 2011. (they came out of the blue, I always ate a healthy diet and exercised). I went to PC , he did blood work ,at that time I was hoping it was something easy or stupid like a vitamin deficiency.. he sent me to a Neurologist. By August 2012 my symptoms had become frequent and unbearable. (my efffnn Neurologist tried telling me it was anxiety , or all in my head). He finally decided to do the biopsy in Oct 2012 . That's when I found out how serious my "condition" was, my life changed and I have not been the same since.

Marie i see you are from long island. there is a PN support group meeting this thursday at 6 pm with a speaker at 7pm at north shore hospital 145community drive (west side of street)

I had my biopsy 6 months after my symptoms started.