Ernie Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi everyone,The specialist told me that he wants me to have a muscle biopsy. I don't know what to expect. Do you have any experience?What muscle do they cut?How long does it take to recuperate?Does it leave a scar?Is it painful afterward, and for how long?Do they use local or general anesthetic?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnm1 Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Ernie I found this link that might help:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003924.htmGood luckLouise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariella Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Ernie,I'm glad they're finally taking your muscle issues seriously. I haven't (yet) had a muscle biopsy, but from my understanding they do it with a local in the heel of the foot. Doesn't sound like fun, but on a whole people usually complain more about having to do emg's. I remember reading that it may leave some very localized numbness in the immediate area. It should go easy for you!Ariella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph37822 Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 No clue Ernie, as no one here gives enough of a rip to do one on me....sorrymorgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks for the good information,I read the link and your comments and I feel more confident.They want to rule out Periodic Paralysis.Morgan, I'll ask my doctor if he can pick a sample of muscle from each one of us. Imagine being on the operating table one beside the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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