Tomorrow EMG+Bloodwork, wish me luck!

[Shani]

Hi everyone!

Tomorrow is finally the *BIG* day.
Really excited, although I get so tired of doctors sticking needles in me!
They are testing me for Neuropathy.
And also doing bloodwork for my liver levels and bloodplatelets, check for Lupus activity.

I really hope something will show up in the Emg and hopfully the bloodwork too(would explain how I feel.)
Rather know what the cause of these sensatons are than just having to live with it.

Hope everone is having a great day!
Hopefully I'll be able to sleep better tonight, didn't get a lot of sleep today.

[inga]

Neuropathy often does not show on an EMG.

I don't know if they do skin biopsy for nerve fiber density where you live, but that is the best test.

I hope you get answers.

[anita]

Ditto what Inga said.  Don't fret if the EMG is negative.  Small fiber neuropathy could be the cause of your unusual/painful sensations and needs a skin biopsy to diagnose.

[genko_b]

Good luck with your appointment Shani. I have my doctor's appointment tomorrow also and will be thinking of you!

Please let us know if you learn anything from tomorrow.

Take care,

Genko

[flutterfly]

shani~ my minions of pixies are gatherin' all the luv they can muster & are flyin' it ur way! 

good golly i hope the docs have sum enlightenment 4 u! u are too young 4 all of this! i wish u the best honey!

please keep this thread updated or p.m. me dearheart! (l luved talkin' ta ya last night!) pixie kisses BACK!

i'll be waitin' ta hear good news from ur doc or @ least sum answers ta the ~freakies~! much luv!

~*flutterlfy*~

[lynnmarie219]

Good luck at your appt tomorrow Shani! I hope you get some answers.

Let us know how it goes!

[Dolly Dimples]

  Shani,  Wish  you the best of luck,
                   hope all your fears are groundless,
                         Neuropathy is a bummer, so hope the answers are good.
                                             Dolly, 

[Shani]

Thank you Inga
Most likely my symptoms are pointing to Peripheral Neuropathy, which I think does normally show up in an Emg?
Well even if it won't I'll ask my Neuro about the biopsy.
I'm sure this isn't something I am imagining or something caused or stress/hyperventilation.

Thank you Anita.
Hopefully it will though, fingers and toes crossed!

Thank you Genko.
Will make sure to let you know how it went.

Thank you Flutterfly.
Your posts always make me smile, hope all the pixie love will help me tomorrow and bring answers.
Love ya!  

Thank you Dolly.
It definitely isn't pleasant, will have to see what tomorrow will bring.

Thank you Lizzy.

[Patze]

Good luck Shani and I'll keep my fingers crossed too!


Patze

[Sha]

Good luck sweety! I was just about to pm you and wish ya luck when I seen your thread!:)

I hope they can give you some answers, but if they don't, keep bugging them till they do!

Sha<~~who will be thinking about ya tomorrow!

[Shani]

Yay!:)

Thank you Patzeand Sha.

[Bucky]

Shani - wishing you well on your doctors visit tomorrow (at least it's tomorrow where I live, it's probably already TODAY where you are).   

I've been meaning to tell you . . . you are quite a mature young lady for 16 yrs. old.  It's probably because of all the medical issues you have had to deal with through the years.  Much more than a 16 yr. old should have to deal with.

Your parents should be very proud of you.

Hugs,
Bucky

[Carebear]

I second Bucky's comment.

You're some special girl, Shani!  Good luck tomorrow!

[LeoLady]

Best wishes Shani and sweet dreams.

Hugs,

LeoLady

[Shani]

Thank you Bucky.
And aww that made me smile!
It's just kind of how my parents raised me, to be kind and respect other people.
And of course being chronically-ill at a young age requires you to be more responsible/grow up faster.
Aswell to take good care of yourself and your body.
So I guess that explains.

Thank you Carebear.

Thank you LeoLady!

It's currently 7am here and I'm getting dressed, do hair etc for my appointment.
Looking forward to it.
Will let everyone know how it went when I get back.
Fingers and toes crossed for something to show up!