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Emg & ncv2 unit test result:sensory polyneuropathy & possible bilateral c8, t1, l4& l5 rediculopathy.what does that mean? not alcoholic nor diabtc & hiv
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Many possibilities: Peripheral neuropathy has many causes from anemia, to toxic causes to endocrine disease consult the doctor who ordered the tests!
Answered 3/13/2019
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