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What type of neuropathy is " distal motor axonal peroneal" exactly,?? ncs test suggesting for the right limb only but i have constant tingling in both feets along with rls like symptoms. no sugar, no vit. deficiency, thyroid & iron normal. thanks doc?

Q: what type of neuropathy is " distal motor axonal peroneal" exactly,?? ncs test suggesting for the right limb only but i have constant tingling in both feets along with rls like symptoms. no sugar, no vit. deficiency, thyroid & iron normal. thanks doc?

: Terminology, if accurate rendition, describes an abnormal peroneal nerve, affecting motor (strength) function. This does not indicate a more widespread process, but your symptoms appear bilateral. Might wonder if you have a small fiber neuropathy, which would not be diagnosed by an NCS study?

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Terminology, if accurate rendition, describes an abnormal peroneal nerve, affecting motor (strength) function. This does not indicate a more widespread process, but your symptoms appear bilateral. Might wonder if you have a small fiber neuropathy, which would not be diagnosed by an NCS study?

Answered 4/7/2022

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A member asked:

What type of neuropathy is " distal motor axonal peroneal" exactly,?? ncs test suggesting for the right limb only but i have constant tingling in both feets along with rls like symptoms. no sugar, no vit. deficiency, thyroid & iron normal. thanks doc?

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