Question about Slow Nerve Conduction

[StephG22]

Another question-did anyone have a slow nerve conduction during emg? What did your neuro say? I never have my questions in my head when I am w/my neuro. Maybe just afraid to ask. It was my median nerve (forearm). Thanks.

 

[DJohnDavies]

StephG22,

From what I've read, slow nerve conductions are nothing to worry about. There are two types of nerves checked in the NCS - and those are the sensory nerves and motor nerves. I had a slower sensory study in one of my legs because my foot was cold. Doctor said no big deal.

Now if I could just convince myself that the 19 clean needle sticks he did on me were enough...

Johnny

 

[StephG22]

The sensory nerves in my hands were slow because my hands were cold. The median nerve being slow was a motor nerve-that's the one I was concerned about.