I had the single fiber EMG at Chapel Hill. I was terrified for over a month because I heard of the pain and how some cried (men) and the many war stories I heard. I fought with my doctor for months tryinig to get out of it because of fear. I had the electric shock on my arms and neck. It is tolerable. It is not something I would jump at every month. I also had the thin needles in my throat, under my eye and around the top. The doctor told me it was going to hurt, but it stops after the needle is inserted. They are very thin needles not like what they draw blood with. I have had blood drawn that really hurt more than that. Its just that part of the face is so sensitive. With fear of needles, I kept saying, it won't be long. I CAN do this. I CAN do this. It is rather a long test. I feel that my fear was the greatest fear. This was my last chance to finally get an answer and I knew I had to do it. The hardest part is keeping your muscles contracted for several minutes. If I had to do it again, my fear would not be as great because I know first hand what I would be going through. busy