Nerve Biopsy; I have a question also.

[Guest guest]

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A nerve biopsy is another 'diagnostic tool' for many neurological

disorders. But, something doesn't sound right. Was this Dr. at an MDA

clinic? If your doctor is suggested a nerve biopsy, just to lower the

cost of a simple, blood test that DNA is, sounds 'iffy'. Find out WHY

they won't just do the full CMT DNA tests WITHOUT the biopsy. Since

your son is so young, it is alot easier to get blood taken than a

biopsy.

So, what I would suggest, is first, ask for the DNA test FIRST. IF that

test comes back negative for CMT, perhaps then the biopsy. Sounds like

the Dr. is trying to take you for a ride, and why put a child through

something unnecessary. Sounds like the Dr. is trying to make a deal -

kind of unprofessional.

Did this doctor do any of the manual neurological tests or watch your

son walk for awhile? Is this Dr. at the MDA clinic? Sorry for the

questions, but I forgot some of the background on this.

A nerve biopsy can always be done later. And you know, from my own nerve

biopsy, Drs. were still unable to tell if I have Type 1 or 2. But that

test did rule out completely several other disorders - so you see, there

is the diagnostic tool. But I was 14, and not a little child.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

i've had three doctors ask for the nerve biopsy so

far. two from the shriner's hospital in South

Carolina. one was in genetics and the other was his

regular doctor there, not a neurologist. also the last

one was a doctor in Richmond Va. he's a neurologist

and he works at the MDA clinic there. with the cost

of the DNA test, it will be paid for by the shriner's.

so i am guessing that is why they want to watch the

cost. i can't afford the $35 hundred for it lol.

renee