danab,
Yes! I had Electromyegram (sp) on the L Leg. I couldn't get throught the entire test, more painful than the
Vegas nerve pain happening in the leg and for sure could have caused a heart attack, so she stopped the test.
However, she found enough information to suggest that the nerve in L4 and L5 in lower back was most
likely being pinched by a disc it was growing out of. to possibly mitigate that issue: SURGERY NOT FOR ME,
at least not at this stage of the game. So, I live with intermittant pain, relieved by physical therapy, rest and walking now SLOWLY!
I hope you continue to do well in your own medical situation.
Thank you for your support!