Finding the cause
Normal EMG but still nerve pain? Why that happens
Why a normal EMG doesn’t rule out a nerve problem, and what to do when the test is normal but the pain isn’t.
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Finding the cause
Finding the cause of foot nerve pain: sciatica versus a foot problem, nerve tests, and talking about pain.
Nerve pain can start in the back, the buttock, the knee or the foot, and it can start in more than one place at once. These articles explain how doctors work out where a problem sits, what nerve tests involve, and how to describe your symptoms so they get to the right answer faster.
Related guides: back or foot?, nerve testing, sciatica and nerve compression overview.
Finding the cause
Ultrasound or MRI for foot nerve pain: which is better?
What ultrasound and MRI can show about a nerve problem in the foot, how they compare, and why a scan isn’t the whole answer.
Finding the cause
When to get a second opinion for foot nerve pain
When a second opinion makes sense, why nerve pain can persist after surgery, and what a fresh evaluation should include.
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