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How can they determine if my foot drop is being caused by my ms or spinal stenosis? i am having an emg done in sept. will this help tell which one?
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Yes: The EMG will reveal the cause of the problem
Answered 10/20/2019
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Foot drop can occur: from stenosis but it would have to be fairly significant and an EMG/NCV test may help to give you an answer but if the foot drop is complete and long standing there is no indication to do surgery if due to stenosis if no other symptoms as the yield of any return of function is low so you may not even need to pursue this study in that scenario.
Answered 10/20/2019
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Quite simple: If you have spinal stenosis, your L-5 nerve root may well be compressed, but alternatively, you could even possess a peroneal nerve problem. An EMG can clarify totally, and if negative, the foot drop would be more likely due to spinal cord involvement in MS. If the latter, you should be treated for a relapse.
Answered 1/18/2015
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