Yes Dr. Smith it was the EMG they wanted me to do. I was already in such pain that I refused any more pain. I had gone with a friend while she had this test and listened to her scream. Well that turned me off that test! Nice to know you had some funny moments in your second EMG. Now that I know someone who got through it OK and kinda what it is like, maybe I would submit to it. I know the feeling of the Tens unit, but don't care for that much either. My second Neuro surgeon, said I didn't have to have that particular test at all, that there were others he could do. I was sure happy to hear that! I think the doctor who first asked me to do the EMG was not addressing my fears, or anxiety. He was curt and allowed me no say in the matter. He also did my first surgery that didn't turn out well at all on C6-7. I was going back to him because I was still in so much pain. I found out reading my records, that he did not address several other conditions in my neck. nor did he tell me about them at all. My second neuro surgeon couldn't figure out why he did not do all the surgery that needed to be done the first time around. I was kept in the dark about the true condition of my cervical spine. I was not told there was anything else wrong with me. I had to get my records to find out. Then I realized what was going on, and sought out the second neruo for my second surgery, C3-7, having to have C6-7 re-done. I lost alot of faith in doctors from that experience, and learned I must question everything and learn first hand what is in my records. That is also when I found neuro talk. I learned more here, than anything the doctors said. If you want the truth, you find it right here among those who have experienced similar conditions. I am glad you are around this site Dr. smith. ginnie