In the old Brain Talk forum, I posted a thread once asking if any others had experienced burning as a result of the EMG/Nerve Conduction studies that are performed by Neurologists. I remember getting a few responses stating that others, besides myself had had similar reactions.

Are there any here who have had reactions like this to these tests, or adverse reactions to various vibratory testing or treatments?

Melody brought up this subject in another thread. I am posting this here, because I am terrible about hijacking threads (I don't mean to, it just happens.)

After an Orthopedic Surgeon found abnormal reflexes, I was sent for head-to-toe EMG/NC studies. I am not exaggerating when I say I screamed through it. It set me on fire, starting at the area above my knees in the lower thighs, spread to calves, then all over my body. It was very, very painful, and I still suffer from burning like this, although at least a part of it is kept in check by the medications I am on.

My current Neurologist had never heard of this, but there were actually others who responded with similar stories. Many people have had no problems with this, although this was NOT their favorite thing to do, so if you are due to have one, this does not necessarily mean you will have the same experience. I have wondered if the cause could actually be small vessel vasculitis, which I also have, but did not know then.

The Neurologist I now see wants to repeat these tests and I have refused to allow this to be done. I believe if I am already inflammed, that adding additional insult to injury will only make it hurt more. I feel that we are within our rights to refuse or decline testing that could possibly cause more pain, unless it is a life or death situation...

How about it? Any of you experience this?

Cathie