The doc who did my EMG said he didn't see any nerve damage. Does that mean that I don't have MS? I haven't seen my neurologist yet for results but am a bit confused. I still have no dx but hearing I don't have nerve damage puzzles me as all my sx point to MS. Can you have a normal EMG and still have MS? Is MS actually considered "nerve damage?"
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I also had a normal EMG which meant there was no nerve damage, which helped confirm that my problems was in the central nervous system. It actually pointed toward MS, did not rule it out. It does not confirm MS, but is part of the whole diagnosis process along with other tests.
I had a hard time getting a straight answer about my results too. You hear "normal" and think that's good, and it is because it does rule out some very nasty diseases like ALS.
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I ALSO HAD A NORMAL. BUT THE TEST WAS DONE WITH ELECTRIC 'SHOCKS' AND THE MUSCLE RESPONSE WAS MEASURED.
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Thanks to both of you for feedback. I should get that book. BTW it was an EMG and not an EEG which is something totally different. I have had EEG in past and it was "normal." But the comments about still pointing to MS don't upset me because after so many years of on and off symptoms I'm just desperate for a diagnosis. I feel it is MS and would actually be relieved to know that for sure. Anyway thanks for both of your input.
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emg too, semi-normal for me
Strange that this should come up regarding whether EMG results point toward or away from MS. mine pointed toward. It was my neurologist who ordered me to have an EMG a couple of months ago because my endocrinologist was saying that my left leg (MS side) was diabetic neuropathy. I've already been diagnosed with neuropathy in my right foot, ankle (a little bit) years ago but it's nothing like the numbness in my left foot and leg. Well, the EMG showed NO neuropathy in that leg and lo! and behold carpal tunnel in both wrists!!! I didn't even have any symptoms of that. Oh well.
Anyway, both doctor and I agree that what is going on in my left leg is actually the MS in my head. And I guess after all these years my sister and mom are right....
It's all in my head!
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