Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 05-08-2016, 06:36 AM #9
Summerfun Summerfun is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 64
10 yr Member
Summerfun Summerfun is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 64
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by glenntaj View Post
--a Skin biopsy report that goes into detail about blood vessels and glands along with the information about density and condition of nerve fibers.

It might make sense, though, for a small fiber neuropathy of long standing to result in the "withering" of other structures that the small nerves ennervate, since if they are not functioning signals cannot adequately get back and forth to them.

However, that report does sound as if there is some vasculitic autoimmune process involved. The ANA related autoimmunities, which do include lupus, Sjogren's, Bechet's, Churg-Strauss, and a host of other syndromes do often involve an attack on the components of blood vessels and glandular structures such as sweat glands, as well as neuropathies.

I'll have to research this further--can you tell us where the results were interpreted (which hospital/research facility)?
Sure....the skin biopsy was interpreted by Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander at Mass General Hospital in Boston. My neurologist conveyed the results. He only asked about "feeling full quickly" and "bloating" which I don't have. My dermatologist tested me for ANTI PR3 and ANTI AMO ANCA which showed a nuclear pattern which is "not characteristic of an ANCA associated vasculitis". I did not even know she was testing me. I had a rash on my lower leg. I only see the results in my electronic medical chart. Nothing ever became of that test. Thanks so much for your help. I am just a mess
Summerfun is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Question about skin biopsy/diagnosis HannahS Peripheral Neuropathy 8 12-31-2012 11:14 AM
Skin biopsy results question EE03 Peripheral Neuropathy 6 12-03-2010 11:25 PM
Skin biopsy kpRN Peripheral Neuropathy 19 07-24-2010 09:10 PM
Question about skin biopsy lefthanded Peripheral Neuropathy 8 05-10-2008 06:24 PM
New Here - Skin Biopsy Question Lakerk Peripheral Neuropathy 6 03-15-2008 09:33 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.