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Old 03-01-2009, 03:54 PM #21
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I've had 2 of those tests and the electrical shock sends me off the table. I assume it was from my stepmother's use of an electrical cattle prod on my brother and I when I was a boy which causes my oversensitivity to electricity. I do not like them at all. Some folks have told me it doesn't hurt them much, so I'm no judge of them.

They do serve an imortant function and should be done in my opinion. Don't worry, it will be over soon. Don't mean to scare anybody, just relaying my experience.

I'm sure it will go fast and will not be a big deal.

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OMG Jay, a cattle prod?? You poor thing.
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Not many of us have ever been disciplined with a cattle prod.
It is more of an irritant than anything else. something to be done and over with.
Not pleasant, but nothing to be scared of. I've had full workups done and will do it again in a few years to see if there is any progression.
Last time, saw no significant progression from 4 yrs before and compared to the first, as a baseline..
Thank you Bob. So I guess this will be considered my baseline. Tell me, if there is any compressed nerves in any part of the body, will this test reveal that and where?
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The test will only show if there is a problem between
the two test points used.
It will probably be from the knees down, and from the
elbows to the fingers.(I call my doc 'Frankenstein' to his face, and ask which light socket do I put my finger into, when the tech comes in - just as friendly jokes.)
The two tests are 'small' electrical jolts or electrical current 'zaps' that make the muscles twitch, and needles similar to acupuncture that register nerve conduction - and are audibly heard, and graphically seen, on the computer screen (hardly feel those-no current used).
It can show reduced electrical stimuli from compression, for carpal tunnel, tarsal tunnel and related nerve pathways. Other 'Compressed' nerves aren't normally in this area unless surgery or trauma (injury) was done in that area. If your tests are outside the extremities - I'm unfamiliar with the procedure.
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You will do fine as others have said. I have had three EMG done and they didnt't hurt that much. It was a bit painful but nothing that i would classify as one of the strongest pains i've felt. I have cramps from period every month, EMG, nothing to do with them.

Good luck!
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