For my first nerve conduction, I was fairly nervous not knowing what exactly to expect and being told about it from various sources only heightened my concerns. Turned out to be MUCH easier than I had anticipated. The "zaps" are quick and so is the minimal discomfort from them.

When I go into a grocery store and touch the handle on the freezer door, I get shocked. THAT is actually worse then the NCS test.

Each person will have a different opinion on the discomfort from the test and is based upon their own physical conditions and also their mindset. I was expecting something horrific, well not quite, but I was expecting it to be painful and was pleasantly surprised that it was nothing like I expected. MUCH better. Like I said, I would rather the zap from an NCS than from the refrigerator or freezer case at the grocery, just trying to get some milk. During the winter months, I get zapped all the time just touching items in my own home and especially touching my car. These are much worse than the NCS.

And if you are already having any ZAPS from your condition, you have already experienced worse than the test.

You did not mention if you were to have the EMG also that is usually done. That is when they insert needles into your muscles. If you have an aversion to needles, then you may find it a bit unsettling. I did not have the EMG with my first NCS but I did on subsequent tests.

Needles do not bother me and they are sooooo tiny, I did not feel them being inserted at all except for one and that one WAS VERY painful. It was a very deep muscle and the doc had trouble getting it positioned properly. If not for that ONE needle, it was easier and less discomfort than the NCS.

Don't let yourself get too worked up about it. The unknown is frightening but hopefully, you will not have a bad experience. Some do and some don't. Let's hope you are in the category that finds it much better than anticipated as I did.

Now if I could just find someone to get my milk out of the case at the grocery and open my car door in the winter and touch my appliances at home when the weather turns cold, I would be a very happy person. I get enough ZAPS from my neuropathy, I don't need the added zaps from touching things.

PS As another poster mentioned. Some of it depends upon the person performing the test. I had different neurologists for subsequent testing and it can make a difference in the patient's comfort.