What do the results mean?
If your results were not normal, it can indicate a variety of different conditions. Depending on which muscles or nerves are affected, it may mean one of the following:
Carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that affects nerves in the hand and arm. It's usually not serious, but can be painful.
Herniated disc, a condition that happens when a part of your spine, called a disc, is damaged. This puts pressure on the spine, causing pain and numbness
Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves. It can lead to numbness, tingling, and paralysis. Most people recover from the disorder after treatment
Myasthenia gravis, a rare disorder that causes muscle fatigue and weakness.
Muscular dystrophy, an inherited disease that seriously affects muscle structure and function.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited disorder that causes nerve damage, mostly in the arms and legs.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This is a progressive, ultimately fatal, disorder that attacks nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. It affects all the muscles you use to move, speak, eat, and breathe.
If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
