I recently underwent an EMG for my hands and legs, and everything came back clear. Despite this, I’m convinced nerve compression might be the culprit. I have persistent soreness in the back of my neck on the right side that flares up with movement. I even experienced a brief burning sensation there once. Even though I’m only 21 and a herniated disc is unlikely, I’m searching for any explanation for this mystery nerve pain. Lately, I’ve noticed pressure in my knees and occasional numb patches across my body. Even though the EMG was normal, I still suspect compressed nerves. A doctor recently dismissed the idea of compression since the EMG was fine, but I believe further diagnostics, like an MRI, might be necessary.
Your situation mirrors mine, especially with the hand issues. I’m quite a bit older, but I find the whole thing baffling. Even with negative tests, the pain is very real. I also suffer from migraines that mess with my vision, though I’m unsure if that’s linked to the neuropathy or just the migraines themselves. You aren’t by yourself in this. Please update if you learn anything new.
Definitely. My issues began after a shoulder injury, and my EMG also showed nothing. I suspect I waited too long for the test—about 7 months—due to how slowly the healthcare system operates in my area.
I’m experiencing numbness from my toes up to my thighs along with nerve pain, and I’ve lost my knee reflex. My symptoms seem a bit different, but I’ve found that 30mg of duloxetine or a low dose of Endep is quite effective for managing the nerve pain.
My nerve tests were also essentially normal. It’s likely small fiber neuropathy, but they rarely test for that now because it’s so intensive. Usually, a neurologist should be able to diagnose it based on symptoms even if the standard tests are clear.
Have you had an MRI of your neck yet?