EMG DISAPPOINTMENT

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Some of you may already know that I am filing for Social

Security disability. Back in March my family doctor suggested

to me that I go for an EMG to see what type of nerve damage I

have in my hands and arms due to the CMT. For the last year or

so I have had alot of problems along with my legs with pain,

cramping and doing things with my hands.He had sent me to a

neurologist to have this done. A couple of weeks had gone by

and I went back to my doctor for the results.In general he said

that the EMG showed nerve damage and he would sign the papers

to show that in his opinion I was totally disabled. In May All

medical papers have been filed with the disability board . Today

I went to the MDA clinic for a 6 Month follow up. I showed my

EMG test studies to THEIR neurologist. He look over the chart

for about 3 min. and then said I need to apologize for the

neurologist that put you through this test. What do you mean?

I said.

Well there was probably pain involved with those needles they

put in you plus the electric jolts. Sure was I quickly stated!!!!

He then said that the EMG test was not properly given by the

neurologist my doctor had sent me to. GREAT tell me more.....

He felt that the neurologist did not know enough about CMT

to properly perform this test. It did show that I have carpal

tunnel on top of my other CMT nerve problem, but gave a false

indication that I have pinched nerves I my neck, which the MDA

doctor quickly said I do not, plus other questionable readings.

The proper test would have showed different results. Now I wonder

how the disability board will look at this? The MDA doctor said

he would contact the Disability board with his remarks, but he

said most likely I would need the EMG test to be given again if

a better study is required. I want to say more but I am really

upset now. It's just I am getting a bit anxious for SSA to decide

......one way or another. I know that this incorrect test could

cost me perhaps another month or so of waiting.