By Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant
You’re feeling tingling, weakness, numbness, or maybe even burning pain. Your arm or leg “gives out” unexpectedly. The symptoms are persistent and frustrating.
You go to your doctor, and they run a nerve conduction study (NCS) and EMG. The results come back: normal.
And yet—you still don’t feel normal. You’re still struggling.
This is one of the most common complaints I hear from my patients. They’ve been told, “There’s nothing wrong with you,” even though their symptoms clearly suggest something is off. They leave the doctor’s office with no plan, no answers, and often no validation that what they’re experiencing is real.
But here’s the truth: a normal EMG/NCS does not rule out nerve dysfunction. It simply means there was no detectable damage to the large motor nerves at the time of the test. It doesn’t measure nerve inflammation, chemical irritation, nutrient deficiencies, or small-fiber nerve involvement.
That’s where functional medicine comes in.
Why Functional Medicine Looks Deeper
Functional medicine doesn’t just look at your nerves—it looks at what’s affecting them.
If your nerves are struggling to perform, there’s usually an upstream issue that traditional tests aren’t designed to detect. That might include:
- Chronic inflammation that’s irritating nerve endings
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (especially B12, folate, magnesium, or D3)
- Blood sugar dysregulation that can mimic neuropathy—even in non-diabetics
- Gut dysfunction limiting nutrient absorption or contributing to autoimmune attacks
- Toxic exposures from mold, heavy metals, or medications
- Adrenal dysfunction due to chronic stress
- Hidden infections such as Lyme or Epstein-Barr
- Trauma and emotional stress locked in the nervous system, disrupting healing
Most of these factors don’t show up on conventional nerve tests—but they absolutely can impair nerve function.
Real Answers for Ongoing Symptoms
I work with patients who have been told nothing is wrong with them—only to later discover deep imbalances driving their pain, weakness, or numbness. Some are injured workers trying to return to a job but feel physically limited. Others are parents, professionals, or caregivers simply trying to get their life back.
Together, we build a personalized plan to reduce inflammation, restore nerve nutrition, support the stress response, and repair function.
If your nerves feel “off” but your tests say otherwise—let’s talk.
For just $25, you can book a 1-on-1 Functional Recovery Consult with me and get a clear next step forward.
Initial Functional Health Consultation: $25.00
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Contact Info:
Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant
Serving Orlando and Central Florida
407-760-1662 | rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
www.jrmnurseconsultants.com
