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Old 11-08-2008, 06:28 PM #1
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Default EMG question..
I was just wondering how may times they "poke" you for an EMG.
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Default many, many times
I don't know the exact number, but it was quite a few! It wasn't was painful as I thought it would be, though it did sting a little bit.

The whole process takes about an hour. Before you know it, it will be over and you'll be one step closer to a diagnosis and proper meds!

Hang in there!
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I have to say, it depends... Sometimes they find the spot right away, sometimes they do not. I have had 2, and an SFEMG.
They do use a small needle. The needle to me is not the worst part but the shocks is what I hate.
I get another one on Thursday. Ugh.
I hope yours goes well, Kristy.
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Default Hello Rumpled!
Hey girl! When you get your results and have some time, please let me know how you are!

Hang in there! I miss hearing from you!

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I have to say, it depends... Sometimes they find the spot right away, sometimes they do not. I have had 2, and an SFEMG.
They do use a small needle. The needle to me is not the worst part but the shocks is what I hate.
I get another one on Thursday. Ugh.
I hope yours goes well, Kristy.
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Thumbs up Hello Kristy!
Hey Kristy!

When do you go in for testing? I know this might be a scary time for you, but try and hang in there!

Hopefully you'll get your results quickly and start in the right meds........I know for me they've made all the difference in the world. Before them, I wasn't even able to swallow and now I feel GREAT most days.........

You may hear a lot about steroids (and they are a necessary evil )but they do help most people.............

Hang in there!
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I had the EMG...
It was normal so the doc is saying I do not have MG but.. he also says I do not have any neuro-muscular disease at all which I find frankly... strange.
I cannot lift a gallon of milk. I choke. I can hardly chew anymore. I have problems standing.
He says I need to look at other diseases. I am left in limbo.
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Default Oh, Rumpled, I am so sorry!
Jen,

I am so sorry! What on earth do they THINK you might have? How can they say you don't have a neuro-muscular disease? I just don't understand!

How long have you had these symptoms? How are you doing? Stupid question, I know..............

I just don't know what to say! I am so sorry for you!

You are in my thoughts and prayers!

I am going to ask my friends/family to pray for you!

Try and hang in there!

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I had the EMG...
It was normal so the doc is saying I do not have MG but.. he also says I do not have any neuro-muscular disease at all which I find frankly... strange.
I cannot lift a gallon of milk. I choke. I can hardly chew anymore. I have problems standing.
He says I need to look at other diseases. I am left in limbo.
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Oh Rumpled,

how very frustrating for you, I hope they sort it out really soon for you
take care!! and keep talking to us, I know it helps me talking to all of you.
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