The Evaluation of Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy

Value of thyroid and rheumatologic studies in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathy

“…Testing for thyroid and rheumatologic disease in peripheral neuropathy patients has nearly become a routine practice. 4 In this study of neuropathy patients who presented to an academic neuromuscular clinic, we found that screening for the presence of thyroid or rheumatologic disease in the absence of warning signs of an atypical neuropathy or a history suggestive of thyroid/rheumatologic dysfunction is low yield. No high-level evidence exists to support the routine use of these tests in DSP.…”

Value of thyroid and rheumatologic studies in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathy

“…Testing for thyroid and rheumatologic disease in peripheral neuropathy patients has nearly become a routine practice. 4 In this study of neuropathy patients who presented to an academic neuromuscular clinic, we found that screening for the presence of thyroid or rheumatologic disease in the absence of warning signs of an atypical neuropathy or a history suggestive of thyroid/rheumatologic dysfunction is low yield. No high-level evidence exists to support the routine use of these tests in DSP.…”

Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy

“…19 Unfortunately, physicians order a large number of tests with high variation in practice patterns. 30,31 Despite the magnitude of tests ordered, the AAN recommended tests are often omitted. 30,31,53 As a result, a great opportunity exists to enhance guideline concordant testing for this common condition.…”

“…30,31 Despite the magnitude of tests ordered, the AAN recommended tests are often omitted. 30,31,53 As a result, a great opportunity exists to enhance guideline concordant testing for this common condition. Furthermore, the role of electrodiagnostic testing is not currently clear.…”

The association of neurologists with headache health care utilization and costs

“…11 Second, neurologist involvement could lead to higher utilization. [12][13][14] The Abbreviations: AED = antiepileptic drugs; CHF = congestive heart failure; CPD = chronic pulmonary disease; CVD = cardiovascular disease; DM = diabetes mellitus; ED = emergency room; MI = myocardial infarction; NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PVD = peripheral vascular disease; RHD = rheumatic heart disease; SNRI = serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors; TCA = tricyclic antidepressants.…”

Value of thyroid and rheumatologic studies in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathy

“…Testing for thyroid and rheumatologic disease in peripheral neuropathy patients has nearly become a routine practice. 4 In this study of neuropathy patients who presented to an academic neuromuscular clinic, we found that screening for the presence of thyroid or rheumatologic disease in the absence of warning signs of an atypical neuropathy or a history suggestive of thyroid/rheumatologic dysfunction is low yield. No high-level evidence exists to support the routine use of these tests in DSP.…”

Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy

“…19 Unfortunately, physicians order a large number of tests with high variation in practice patterns. 30,31 Despite the magnitude of tests ordered, the AAN recommended tests are often omitted. 30,31,53 As a result, a great opportunity exists to enhance guideline concordant testing for this common condition.…”

“…30,31 Despite the magnitude of tests ordered, the AAN recommended tests are often omitted. 30,31,53 As a result, a great opportunity exists to enhance guideline concordant testing for this common condition. Furthermore, the role of electrodiagnostic testing is not currently clear.…”

The association of neurologists with headache health care utilization and costs

“…11 Second, neurologist involvement could lead to higher utilization. [12][13][14] The Abbreviations: AED = antiepileptic drugs; CHF = congestive heart failure; CPD = chronic pulmonary disease; CVD = cardiovascular disease; DM = diabetes mellitus; ED = emergency room; MI = myocardial infarction; NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PVD = peripheral vascular disease; RHD = rheumatic heart disease; SNRI = serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors; TCA = tricyclic antidepressants.…”

Value of thyroid and rheumatologic studies in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathy

“…Testing for thyroid and rheumatologic disease in peripheral neuropathy patients has nearly become a routine practice. 4 In this study of neuropathy patients who presented to an academic neuromuscular clinic, we found that screening for the presence of thyroid or rheumatologic disease in the absence of warning signs of an atypical neuropathy or a history suggestive of thyroid/rheumatologic dysfunction is low yield. No high-level evidence exists to support the routine use of these tests in DSP.…”

Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy

“…19 Unfortunately, physicians order a large number of tests with high variation in practice patterns. 30,31 Despite the magnitude of tests ordered, the AAN recommended tests are often omitted. 30,31,53 As a result, a great opportunity exists to enhance guideline concordant testing for this common condition.…”

“…30,31 Despite the magnitude of tests ordered, the AAN recommended tests are often omitted. 30,31,53 As a result, a great opportunity exists to enhance guideline concordant testing for this common condition. Furthermore, the role of electrodiagnostic testing is not currently clear.…”

The association of neurologists with headache health care utilization and costs

“…11 Second, neurologist involvement could lead to higher utilization. [12][13][14] The Abbreviations: AED = antiepileptic drugs; CHF = congestive heart failure; CPD = chronic pulmonary disease; CVD = cardiovascular disease; DM = diabetes mellitus; ED = emergency room; MI = myocardial infarction; NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PVD = peripheral vascular disease; RHD = rheumatic heart disease; SNRI = serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors; TCA = tricyclic antidepressants.…”