I think I would have punched the tech over the spinal tap. If the techs know there are ways to do a test that do not cause so much pain, they aught to do it to begin with. Not after poking you numerous times and giving up. I wonder if they were on the receiving end of such tests, that they themselves would opt for the floroscopy method. I get sick of insurance companies who make people suffer because of their "rules" There are more humane ways to treat us patients. I have a reputation for being a difficult patient. There is no doubt about that. Sorry you had that lousy experience with both the spinal, and EMG. ginnie