EMG questions
 

Hey guys,

So I finally got into see the neurologist this week and they have me scheduled to do an EMG nerve conduction test on my arm with RSD. So I was wondering, for those of you that have had this done, does it set off bad flares? I'm really thankful to get more information to help with my treatment but I am super scared about how much it will hurt and the flares that might follow. Thanks for the advice and support:grouphug:

Hugs...I know how you feel...I was so nervous for my exam....for me both the stress of the nerve conduction test and the test did cause a flare...It doesn't 'hurt' per say, it's more of the jolt and the jump than pain....my results were that my nerves are actually 'good'....and that's how I was diagnosed with CRPS, again....

What they did was start the conductor on low and upped it....one can respond like when they hit your knee with that rubbery thingy and your movement is involuntary.....it doesn't feel all that good...

Keep us posted on how you do.....:hug:

Hi Spoonie,
First thing my neurologist did was a EMG. She pricked me slightly with a pin like needle slightly to see if my CRSP had damaged any nerves and it was used to tell exactly which nerves were involved.
As far as pain I did feel some discomfort when she used electricity to conduct the test. But it was manageable.
No flare ups afterwards but that's not to say you won't have any.
All I can say is that it's a needed test for evaluation purposes.
Good luck to ya and I hope you find some sort of relief... :grouphug:

Enna and Russel,

Thanks for the information. Yeah just going to new doctors now gives me flares because of the stress and fear that they'll think I'm crazy, but I'm sure that is probably common. Thanks for the support and I'll keep you updated. I am finally starting PT on Tuesday so yay! And I got on a pain medication! So I'm happy that my treatment plan is starting to come together. Thanks for your support!:grouphug:

I am glad you have gotten in with neuro and are starting PT. That is good news. When I had my first study done they started with NCS and said they would do EMG if indicated which I ended up not needing. Maybe they will start with NCS for you too. The NCS was not really painful. Just little shocks. I didn't have any payback from it. I know how hard it is not to stress over doctors appointments. It just gets tedious telling what's going on with you when it's such a weird thing. But you are not crazy because your nerves are going berserk. Don't let them put that off on you. We are having real problems that we don't have control over. Where the heck is the gain in being this way?

I am having another NCS this Tuesday to check the status of the nerve after my big repair a year ago. So I'm right there with ya, a little nervous that they'll need to do an EMG this time. I hope we both find some answers!

Sending Healing Love,
Littlepaw :grouphug: