[rodneyber]

#29202

Im doing EMG I’ll keep you updated

[rodneyber]

#29214

For EMG test

Dr did a lot of shocking and poking for test. She said overall nerves seems fine and give it time. She said Worst case it will remain the same but its not the end of the world.

Testing was From knee down to foot, Both legs. Gave me samples of gabapentin to try for 2 weeks then return for follow up

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#29220

Apparently there was little to discern from the test. Don’t know what “overall nerves seems fine” means but she indicated that nothing can be done about your symptoms currently.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

[rodneyber]

#29223

I told my physical therapist of EMG and he said:

Glad to hear everything is well with you.

The general rule of thumb is that it will take up to 18 months for any numbness/tingling to resolve itself.

If the EMG was negative then there is a good chance the sensations will resolve because the nerves aren’t permanently damaged.

Thanks for the update, it’s good to hear from you

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#29225

An EMG won’t tell you if the sensory radicular nerves are damaged, only the motor nerves. Numbness generally can take as much as 6 months to resolve. Longer periods can still allow resolution but the percentages diminish.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

[rodneyber]

#29403

You mentioned an An EMG won’t tell you if the sensory radicular nerves are damaged, what test will?

Also, it has been 11 months now since my surgery. You mention it takes up to 6 months to resolve for numbness.

I was not sure what you meant when you said Longer periods can still allow resolution but the percentages diminish.

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