Anybody speak “neurology?”

[Spiky Bugger]

Not sure why we only did right side, but this is what she wrote:

FINDINGS:
Nerve conductions were performed in the right lower extremity. Sural and
superficial peroneal sensory responses were normal for age; however, it is
important to note that she has distal lower extremity edema, which was
technically limiting. Peroneal motor responses to both the extensor digitorum
brevis and tibialis anterior were normal and without conduction block or slowing
across the knee. Tibial motor response to the abductor hallucis was also normal.

Needle EMG was performed in the right lower extremity. No active denervation was
seen in any tested muscle. All tested muscles showed motor unit potentials with
chronic morphological changes and mild-to-moderately decreased recruitment.


IMPRESSION:
This is an abnormal study with electrodiagnostic evidence for mild-to-moderate,
chronic, right L4, L5, and S1 radiculopathies, without active denervation. There
is no definitive electrodiagnostic evidence for a peripheral polyneuropathy or
any entrapment mononeuropathy in the right lower extremity.

 

[southernlady]

In other words, nothing serious. They actually expect some degeneration as you age.

As to why just one side, unless you are complaining of diminishing sensation on both sides, they seldom test both. Small fiber peripheral neuropathy is usually bilateral.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

In other words, nothing serious. They actually expect some degeneration as you age.

As to why just one side, unless you are complaining of diminishing sensation on both sides, they seldom test both. Small fiber peripheral neuropathy is usually bilateral.

It might be not very serious to THEM, but not being able to feel the floor CAN BE a challenge. Maybe because I have a service connected disability on that right foot…which, over the decades, screwed up ankle, knee, hip, etc. Maybe?

 

[southernlady]

It might be not very serious to THEM, but not being able to feel the floor CAN BE a challenge. Maybe because I have a service connected disability on that right foot…which, over the decades, screwed up ankle, knee, hip, etc. Maybe?

Which means they found exactly what they expected to find. The mild to moderate agrees with what you are feeling. Sometimes you need to “nail them to the floor” and say, tell me what this means in ENGLISH not medspeak. A compassion doctor will explain.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Which means they found exactly what they expected to find. The mild to moderate agrees with what you are feeling. Sometimes you need to “nail them to the floor” and say, tell me what this means in ENGLISH not medspeak. A compassion doctor will explain.

We have a tile appointment for her to explain this to me…in TWO WEEKS! I’m just being antsy…but now look at my next stupid act!

 

[southernlady]

We have a tile appointment for her to explain this to me…in TWO WEEKS! I’m just being antsy…but now look at my next stupid act!

I SAW that. Sounds like my recent fall…

 

[JackieOnLine]

We have a tile appointment for her to explain this to me…in TWO WEEKS!

that's a long wait; how frustrating!

 

[Larra]

Well, this is hard to translate into any recognizable language, but my best guess is that the nerves are working properly, telling the muscles what to do, and the muscles are responding less than they should. IDK if this particular level of result is appropriate for age or not. You really do deserve an explanation from someone who knows more than I do. Sorry about the 2 week wait.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Well, this is hard to translate into any recognizable language, but my best guess is that the nerves are working properly, telling the muscles what to do, and the muscles are responding less than they should. IDK if this particular level of result is appropriate for age or not. You really do deserve an explanation from someone who knows more than I do. Sorry about the 2 week wait.

I guess I’ll just order the recommended zippered compression socks. And wait.

 

[hilary1617]

Sigvaris stockings are the best, pricey but worth it. Go for open toe if you can. That really makes it much easier to don them and much more comfortable, particularly at higher compression levels.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Sigvaris stockings are the best, pricey but worth it. Go for open toe if you can. That really makes it much easier to don them and much more comfortable, particularly at higher compression levels.

JUST ordered and then saw this! I did get open toe and zippered. But one of the vendors said to start with a larger stocking. So I will look at the Sigvaris for the next round. I really hate compression stockings, but I have friends who ADORE them!

 

[JackieOnLine]

I can see hating them, especially if they are painful. I hope yours are not!

 

[Spiky Bugger]

I can see hating them, especially if they are painful. I hope yours are not!

Thank you. Me, too!