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Is an EMG (electromyography) painful?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 24 6:56pm | Replies (75)
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@dbeshears1

EMG’s are not massages by any means, but I definitely wouldn’t call the test painful. It has some discomfort for a few seconds at a time during parts of the test, but for me, the EMG is no less comfortable than going to the dentist to get my biannual teeth cleaning and checkup.

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bjk3 | @bjk3 | Apr 11 12:18pm

Hi Debbie,
I agree - in fact, I might take an EMG over a dental cleaning, given the choice. I found the lower limb/feet EMG in 2021 to be mildly annoying, but I was able to converse with the doctor throughout the procedure, so it was also informative and interesting.
In 2024 I had the hand/arm EMG and couldn't feel anything. Different doctor - he placed a cloth screen between my face and arm so I couldn't see what he was doing, and when he was finished and told me the test was done, I couldn't believe it! The neuropathy in my feet is way more debilitating than the carpel tunnel in my hands. Go figure!
Blessings and peace to you!
Barb

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