[Kaybaby]

Hi everyone,

My neuro believes I have mild neuropathy in my feet. I have had an EEG and a somatosensory test. He would like to do an NCV/EMG. I worry that this test may aggravate my condition and actually make things worse. I have tingling in my feet that goes up my legs. Pain at times.

I guess my question is, is this test really necessary? I feel like I should leave well enough alone. What do you all think?

Thanks so much,

Kay

[Rancar]

I asked my Neurologist the same thing and in his opinion it can't cause a flare up, is diagnostically relevant, and doesn't hurt very much.

Other than discomfort during the tests I've never noticed any lingering issues.

[Kaybaby]

Originally Posted by Rancar

I asked my Neurologist the same thing and in his opinion it can't cause a flare up, is diagnostically relevant, and doesn't hurt very much.

Other than discomfort during the tests I've never noticed any lingering issues.

Thanks for responding. My Neuro said it does hurt quite a bit and some patients hurt for a couple of weeks after. Such different answers we get.

Kay

[Rancar]

Maybe they are using different tools or techniques.

My tests always feel like one of those TENS shock devices turned up to 11. More of a startling shock pain than anything else. Honestly, if you are used to PN pain you have probably developed a higher tolerance than most people anyways

[Kaybaby]

Originally Posted by Rancar

Maybe they are using different tools or techniques.

My tests always feel like one of those TENS shock devices turned up to 11. More of a startling shock pain than anything else. Honestly, if you are used to PN pain you have probably developed a higher tolerance than most people anyways

I do have a high pain tolerance, sadly. When my daughter had hers done on her hands, she had pain for several days (different doctor).

Kay

[banjanti]

It's not painful, it's just unpleasant
Electric current is put through your nerves and it feels weird, but I can name plenty of greatest pain sources

I don't believe you'll feel anything after it ends and I'm pretty sure 2 weeks time you'll forget about it totally
It's very important diagnostic tool and if your neuro wants to do it just go for it

Let me also put it like this, you're a women a have a child, I can't potentially imagine the PAIN of birth, you went through it, EMG is a tickle :-)

I have many tattoos and they definitely hurt more
EMG is annoying but although it takes some time only fraction of that time is when they actually put current through your nerves
So it's an impulse that last few seconds and then rest
It's not constant electric chair experience