Steff,

I agree with the posters here. I have had several and really, they didn't bother me too much. I considered them to be a wee bit painful although I have heard some people say...never again. Then again, I get injections in my neck and back. My newer spinal PM goes so easy that it is really not all that bad. Whereas before, I had Residents doing it and they were extremely painful. So, to me, having an EMG is nothing compared to having a needle weeded down into your neck. It's not a matter of a quick injection at all...it takes some time as he goes. And I also think it depends on who is doing the EMG. My Neurologist is very good and goes very easy but very quick...maybe that is why it just doesn't bother me too much.