Chrissy Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 My neurologist is ordering a nerve conduction study. I was wondering if this will show results that verify a POTS diagnoses? Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 it will let you know if you have neuropathy. Loss of feeling in hands and feet, can be a result of pots. I have it. Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 It won't tell if you have POTS; only a tilt table test done by a trained practitioner and a review of your symptoms are used to diagnose POTS. If you are having numbness, tingling, weakness, etc., the nerve conduction study will try to pinpoint the source of the problem, or even if there's a nerve problem at all. It is slightly uncomfortable (feels like small shocks to various areas of your body). But it is a good test. Be sure the neurologist who is doing it is a specialist in neuromuscular disorders. That way it will reduce the chances of having to repeat it in case it's misread or inconclusive.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I had this done a few years ago to confirm carpal tunnel...it's a little uncomfortable at times but WORTH IT to get answers...at least that is my philosophy. I was able to lie down on my back during it which helps immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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