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I have disc hernation @ t7-t8 with flattening of the left ventricle spinal cord, disc protrusions and spondylolisthesis from l4-s1 resulting in bi lateral stenosis but more on left. paresthesias on left leg and tingling in hot weather why normal emg?

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The EMG/NCS: test is a very unreliable (and UNCOMFORTABLE) diagnostic test in the diagnosis of lower extremity symptoms due to spinal cord/disc abnormalities. It can be normal when imaging shows herniated discs!! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 8/1/2017

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A member asked:

I have disc hernation @ t7-t8 with flattening of the left ventricle spinal cord, disc protrusions and spondylolisthesis from l4-s1 resulting in bi lateral stenosis but more on left. paresthesias on left leg and tingling in hot weather why normal emg?

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