I recently had a case of drop foot where I was unable to dorsi flex my right feet. I visited my doctor and was referred to a neurologist who performed an EMG test. I've never had this condition before and was worried to it's cause. Upon the conclusion of the EMG, I was shown by the neurologist that the peroneal nerve in my right feet was a bit weak as the graph had indicated. I was asked if i had any trauma regarding the feet. I do sometimes have the occasional twist and blows. But mainly I do alot of gym and tile work which involves squatting. Therefore if it was caused by trauma, it could have been because of one of several incidents. The onset was also sudden.
I asked the neurologist if it was serious and she said it should improve with medication and therapy. However the foot began gaining strength before treatment and I can now dorsiflex and move around comfortably. I have started the therapy and meds as I want to ensure that the foot recovers fully.
Recently I had to perform a full medical for my job and had to disclose any medications etc. I informed the examining doctor of my condition and he requested a medical report from the neurologist. I was given a copy of the EMG report which stated that I had bilateral mild peroneal neuropathy and that physiological evidence had shown axonal lesions on both peroneal nerves. I have only had this problem occurred on my right feet and my left feet is very strong and has no problems with movement.
The report also stated - CMAPS of left and right peroneal nerves showed normal DMLs, small amplitudes in the ankle, below head of fibulae and in popliteal fossa, normal CVs. This has all now turned very chaotic for me as I need to obtain a medical report from my neurologist highlighting the reason for the neuropathy as the examining doctor is unable to sign off before I am medically fit.
I looked at the findings on the report and all nerve readings are above 47.3 M/S.
Can you please offer your opinion as I am not sure what my condition really is. I have an appointment with the Neuro on Wednesday and would like to get some more detail info in regards to the results of the EMG test and what do i do now that my foot drop has recovered 90%. The examining doctor will only accept a medical report showing reason for the neuropathy, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
I am hoping you can help me and guide me in the right direction.