Nerve conduction study done, abnormal sounds heard. Glucose metabolism compromised, problem in thought process. Suggestion?
Patient: I had a nerve conduction study.  My Neurologist said the sounds he heard when he put the needles in my legs were "abnormal".  Sounded like "Baseball cards in bicycle spokes" and other noises.  I was told my glucose metabolism is compromised.  I have a second EMG scheduled for my upper extremities.  I have problems with thought processes at times.  I am told the polyneuropathy is symmetrical.  Does any of this sound familiar. Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.Your nerve conduction tests are suggestive of symmetric peripheral neuropathy. Symmetric means similar involvement of both sides (legs in your case). The most likely cause of neuropathy in your case is high blood sugars. Neuropathy refers to disease of nerves in the legs and hands. Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, weakness, pain, etc of legs and hands. Abnormal thought process is not connected to neuropathy.Treatment would include control of blood sugars, and use of medications such as pregabalin, if you have pain in the feet.I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any more queries.Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant Neurologist