BTW, I was not safe to drive myself home after my last EMG.

My doc had advised me not to have the test done, since it's considered invasive. It wasn't my first one, but it had been a few years since the last. It was ordered by a WC doc and I felt I had no choice after discussing it with my attorney. The tester actually didn't finish my dominant hand--the main site of my CRPS. I have mirroring in my other hand of other symptoms but not pain unless set off. The test did produce a flare in both sides, but between pain meds and Lidociane patches I was able to control it--it took a few days to get back to normal if I'm remembering correctly. Bring music to help you relax and remember to breath deeply.

I reacted much more strongly the last time compared to earlier EMGs, so you might not have a problem.

It's best to be prepared though, IMO.

Good luck.

And--if you're experiencing spread, it seems clear it's a CRPS problem, so an EMG should not be needed... If your doc isn't aware of the spread though...