I have a SFEMG coming up in four days. The doctor who is doing the test does many of them.

The last time I had a needle emg (I've not had a SF emg yet), I couldn't complete it due to the pain. (I've had two children, broken limbs, and never pain like that).

I asked this doctor if I can take either tylenol or ibuprofen before hand to help with the pain, and he said it would be fine. He said we could do a mild sedative, but I'm not having anxiety about it, I just want to do what I can to control the pain and not invalidate the test.

I am seronegative so have a lot riding on this test.