I am scheduled for an emg/ncv test in a few days. I will admit im nervous. Have any of you had one done and did it hurt?

Thanks,


Colleen

no need to be nervous

been thru 4 of them...other than a mild "taser"-like zap discomfort, you'll be fine

what about the needles. did they hurt?

needles do NOT hurt, so relax

correction to my 1st reply....I have never been tasered...just trying to add a little humor...I know you must feel some anxiety...we've all been in your shoes

the zap feeling is more like a brief milli-second of static electricity...just a little irritating to some

btw, welcome....people here are friendly and helpful

Had one and never again. It hurt like heck. I do think that depends on who is doing the test. At least that's what I have heard. Also, it may depend on what you have. Others I know have said that it hurt and some it did not.

i wouldnt say its a pleasant sensation but it is no big deal for me. Ive done a number of them on legs, feet, arms, hands and back and i wouldnt hesitate to do it again. the needles are very thin and didnt hurt me at all. I wouldnt put it off because the rules on reimbursement for doctors for emg/ncs is changing in january and it is probably going to be harder to get one done since the doctors reimbursement is suppossed to be reduced by 40%

Even though I was hurting from "normal" pain, the emg wasn't painful really. It did not make it worse. A couple made me nerve slightly more sore afterword but nothing remarkable. Everyone is different though. Good luck and I hope you get some positive news

Hey Colleen
Just curious, were you known as the Excercise Goddess on another forum? With Stacey?

OK, now I am really confused. I had what I thought was a nerve conduction test by my neurologist. There wasn't any needles that I can recall!! I do remember two "pad" type things, sort of like one on each end, and then the zap of electricty going through. Both legs and feet, and one arm was done. It was a weird type feeling, but did not hurt at all. I have posted the summation on this website, but cant find the dr's printout anywhere right now! Any ideas on what type of test I had if it did not involve needles?

Judie

Aussie mom,

I was known as the cyclist. Stacy was known as the exercise goddess.

Colleen