I've had two series on my legs, and two on my arms.

They are not agony for me.

The sensations are mostly surprising in nature. Not something that you ordinarily experience. Closest perhaps to a light electrical shock from lamp or other small appliance.

I think we are used to fearing those shocks, as we should. But this conduction study is carefully calibrated and cannot damage you. But a light current is sent through each major nerve, from one end to the other, to see if the nerve is working. If the nerve is damaged the conduction is either very slow or non existent.

In addition a thin needle is used to test the responsiveness of your muscles. That is usually done after the nerve conduction part of the test.

you will lie on your stomach, and that makes you feel rather vulnerable.

I have been through so many tests i my lifetime, and so many 'procedures' often bizarre and done without an anesthetic and since I cannot tolerate the codeine based drugs (opioids) I am sent home from surgery with Tylenol.

Relax, think of sunshine and seagulls......there is nothing to fear.

Hugs, ElaineD