Hi Evanlynn 13,

Welcome, and sorry you are suffering.

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Does the nerve conduction study hurt?

In MY opinion, NO. You get little "zaps" but if you have PN, you already know what zaps are like. The test is a piece of cake compared to PN. You "feel" it but it does not "hurt".

Yes and No. The neurologist performing the test will know, see, and be able to tell you "some" things during the test. Results sent to your referring physician may take a week as the test results must be interpreted and a report prepared.

If is up to the performing neurologist if he/she will tell you anything during the test itself. Some do and some don't. You may have to wait until your referring physician gets the written report.

Hope this helps. The test is nothing about which to worry or fret. Everyone is different so some here may say it does hurt and others may agree with me that it does not hurt. You may experience some mild discomfort as no one likes getting "zapped". It is usually a quick zap but depending on how extensive the test, you could be subjected to a series of zaps in a row on occasion. I think the word "hurt" is a bit too strong.

I, too, was very apprehensive before my first NCS and before my first EMG. You can hear things that make it sound very frightening. I was very surprised that it was so easy. I have had several and done by different neurologists and found slight differences in the discomfort level depending upon the physician performing the test.

Let us know how it goes for you. Again, nothing to worry about. The not knowing until you have it done is MUCH MUCH worse than the test itself.