Neuropathy....

jy13131 · Post by **jy13131** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:44 pm

So the other day at my neurologist I did NOT pass the "tuning fork" test! My feet show signs of neuropathy so I am having an EMG tomorrow (fun times)! Does this have anything to do with RLS?

Post by **ViewsAskew** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:47 pm

Not any relation that I've ever heard of, but it can be misinterpreted AS restless legs and it can easily occur together. We have several people who have both and a few who thought they had RLS only to find out they really have neuropathy.

jy13131 · Post by **jy13131** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:50 pm

I have had RLS since a kid so it may just be coincidence.

Wayne · Post by **Wayne** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:37 pm

I failed my "tuning fork" test also. Which led to an MRI and a "nerve conduction test". MRI was OK, nerve conduction, not so good.

I have a thread with the entire chronology, if you're interested

Neurologist

My RLS turned out to be neuropathy, most likely caused by chemo treatments, according to my neuro. I personally feel I have a combination of both.