Don’t Ignore the Signs: Journey through Pain, Neglect and Hope
52 years old, Mrs. Anita, a kind-hearted woman with a gentle smile, never imagined that something as basic as walking would become a daily struggle.
This wasn’t the first time.
Her life, once active and filled with routine joys, slowly began to change — and it all started with a sensation in her feet that felt like cotton wool, Tingling. Mild discomfort in both feet eventually escalated into a painful, burning sensation, especially in her left leg. She began to feel as if her feet were swollen, even when they looked perfectly normal. Her balance was deteriorating. Walking became painful. Each step felt uncertain. It wasn’t just discomfort — it was fear. Fear of falling. Fear of something going terribly wrong..
She brushed it off at first.
After all, Mrs. Anita had long been battling various health issues: she had high blood pressure, a single functioning kidney. She was also a diabetic for the past 20–25 years — her blood sugar levels fluctuating. But she carried on as so many do.
For the past 4–5 years, she endured this "abnormal sensation" in silence. Visits to doctors were frequent. Routine investigations were all normal .But over time, her condition worsened. Her left leg now hurt from the hip down to the knee. Walking became an ordeal. She noticed her body thinning — her strength was waning.
One orthopedic physician suggested she get a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) — a standard diagnostic test to evaluate nerve damage. Hopeful for answers, she did.
The results? performed with meticulous attention by a highly qualified technician using the correct technique.Nerve Conduction Study or Electromyography result?
Severe peripheral neuropathy and lumbar radiculopathy with bilateral carpal Tunnel syndrome.
The diagnosis shook her family. How had THEY NEGLECTED THE condition causing the delay in the test?
This was more than just a test result — it was a wake-up call.
It highlighted something that’s rarely talked about: the critical importance of how and when, and what type of testing is required
ROLE OF NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY:
The qualification of the technician and the technique used in tests like NCS or EMG can dramatically impact the results.
The difference? Experience, accuracy and a deeper understanding of her symptoms.
Mrs. Anita’s story is not just about a delayed diagnosis — it’s a powerful reminder that symptoms should never be dismissed, even if routine testing says “everything is normal.” Especially with long-standing conditions like diabetes, nerve-related complications such as Peripheral Neuropathy (PNP) can creep in silently, making early detection crucial.
→ Persistent or worsening symptoms must be revisited.
→ Second opinions matter.
→ The qualification of the technician and the technique used in tests like NCS can dramatically impact the results.
→ The right specialist can change the trajectory of a patient’s life.
Mrs. Anita is now on a new path — not an easy one, but one that gives her hope. She’s finally getting the right care, and her family is better informed, involved, and prepared to support her journey ahead.
Public Awareness: Why You Shouldn't Ignore Numbness, Tingling, or PainMany people with diabetes or similar chronic conditions often experience numbness or tingling in their extremities. It’s easy to overlook or brush it off. But these could be signs of nerve damage and without timely and accurate intervention, the damage could become irreversible.
