A member asked:

Lower emg/ncs came back normal. what else could mimic the sciatica/sciatic. what is the difference in the two? i'm still having issues.

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

EMG Has limitation: if nerve is not injured more. It will not pick up a sensory radiculopathy that still is sciatica in nature. I would at least get an MRI of the spine to verify this before evaluating other options for this pain.

Answered 7/8/2014

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