Nerve test and it's eye opening!

[Juliew19673]

I had a nerve test yesterday, this after being DXED a year and half ago. Was very eye opening. My Vagus nerve is badly damaged and wonder why it took this long and it was from a face book ad that I saw and went, not a suggestion from any DR. Anybody else have a nerve test and why do you think this wasn't suggested in the beginning?

[rjoneslaw]

What did they do at the exam? I never been told about this test.

[Juliew19673 in reply to rjoneslaw]

It was at a neuropathy rehab facility, the doc there deals with alot of ALS patients, and after I spoke to the doc (and they saw me "Toddle" around) they started testing various nerves.. It was wild! And told them alot as to where I'm at and why. I highly suggest getting one.

[rjoneslaw in reply to Juliew19673]

I guess I have that done then.

I see a neuro rehab dr I see her before I see the neuro the rehab neuro tell the neuro what she found out from my visit with her and she gives her recommendations so that there is only dr prescribing medications

[Juliew19673 in reply to rjoneslaw]

I went back today (last appt for the week) and this morning when I first woke up, and for 30 minutes I was full of energy, balance and clear headed! Yesterday I actually had an appetite! Amazing.

[rjoneslaw in reply to Juliew19673]

great

[BettysMom]

So what use are you going make of this new information?

[Juliew19673 in reply to BettysMom]

Well as I go back today I'm going to ask just that!

[Juliew19673 in reply to BettysMom]

I'm now signed up for 3 months of laser therapy 2X a week. Now my knees hurt and my forearms and hands are tingley. I think nerves that had been "sleeping" are now awake and not happy..

[mrsmike9]

I have never heard of that!

[CraigS]

I’ve had a few of the needle and shock tests. They suck. Is this something different?

The ones I had made me have very painful spasms so they could read something. No thanks to that one!

[Juliew19673 in reply to CraigS]

Yes I think must be different as there is no pain with these test. Mostly laser and a Tens unit (nerve stimulation). I swear by this treatment (as no drugs are needed) and seems specific to those problem areas. I'll try to get more specific information today and will post what I find.