Before going for a nerve biopsy find out if you have PN first. The
EMG test will tell you. You will also learn what type of neuropathy
you have and if you are lucky what causes it also. If you don't know
the cause it is called idiopatic neuropathy.

Jean-Claude

--- In Peripheral_Neuropathy@yahoogroups.com, "rlsandfighting"
<rlsandfighting@y...> wrote:
> Thank you! I have read the book. My interist calls what I have
> Parasethis (sp?) my posiatrist says PN and I finally get into a
> neurologist next week. Hence looking for advise of tests and what
to
> ask and keep an eye out for...
>
> Isn't a nerve biopsy dangerous or risky?
>
> Carol
>
> --- In Peripheral_Neuropathy@yahoogroups.com, Jean-Claude Gigučre
> <jcgiguere@s...> wrote:
> >
> > I just read your other posts. Are you sure you have neuropathy?
If
> so
> > how do you know? You did not see a neurologist? There are
different
> > tests to find out if you have PN. Tests that reveal neuropathy
may
> > include:
> >
> > EMG (a recording of electrical activity in muscles)
> > Nerve conduction tests
> > Nerve biopsy
> > Blood tests to screen for medical conditions, such as diabetes
and
> > vitamin deficiency, among others.
> >
> > Have you had any of those? The first one is really a must. So ask
> > your doctor to refer you to a neurologist for an EMG test.
> >
> > Consult also the site of the Neuropathy Association at
> > www.neuropathy.org . Become a member. It does not cost anything.
> And
> > read John Senneff's books about PN. You will find a lot of
> > information.
> >
> > Do some research on the interent. Use a search engine like Google
(
> > http://www.google.com ) and type in Neuropathy in the search box.
> You
> > will find a lot of links to informative articles about PN.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Jean-Claude
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Peripheral_Neuropathy@yahoogroups.com, "rlsandfighting"
> > <rlsandfighting@y...> wrote:
> > > how come no one posts to this group, or for that matter,
responds
> > to
> > > people who have questions?