Not A Good Day
01/27/2005 02:05 a.m.
Well today has been an emotional roller coaster ride. I went in for my EMG test to see where the problems were as it relates to my numbness and lack of muscle control on my right leg. Unfortunately the tests uncovered a total body neuropathy. They don’t know why yet…but in the next 3 weeks I do know I will be going under a lot of tests…a lot…for them to find the reason. Basically right now, none of my nerves or muscles is “normal” and I am losing control of those as well. Today I really did not expect the doctor to finish the test with the words, “Well there is no good news, it all bad, you have total nerve and muscle neuropathy in your body, none of your nerves is normal.” That as not a good diagnosis…as I said, it has been a very emotional day. I know deep within whatever they find, I will see this through and I will heal…one way or the other…As I find out more…I am sure I will post and let my friends and community know. What follows is what I found on the net with neuropathy…have fun reading…I know I did, LOL…for now…I wait…please keep me in your thoughts and prayers…as I know I will need and use them!

Neuropathy describes damage to the nerves, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. It may be caused by diseases of the nerves or as the result of systemic illnesses. Many neuropathies have well-defined causes such as diabetes, uremia, AIDs, or nutritional deficiencies. In fact, diabetes is one of the most common causes of neuropathy. Other causes include mechanical pressure such as compression or entrapment, direct trauma, penetrating injuries, contusions, fracture or dislocated bones; pressure involving the superficial nerves (ulna, radial, or peroneal) which can result from prolonged use of crutches or staying in one position for too long, or from a tumor; intraneural hemorrhage; exposure to cold or radiation or, rarely, certain medicines or toxic substances; and vascular or collagen disorders such as atherosclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and polyarteritis nodosa. Although the causes of neuropathy are diverse, they produce common symptoms including weakness, numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensations such as burning, tickling, pricking or tingling) and pain in the arms, hands, legs and/or feet. A large number of cases are of unknown cause.

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