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How painful is a NCS/EMG study

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Nov 7 6:54am | Replies (35)

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I've had these tests done on 4 different occasions due to switching neurologists. They all wanted their own results, not what the findings were the previous time. It's not that bad, but it can take a few minutes. They insert a needle into the skin and run an electrical charge through it and "listen" to how the nerves react. It's not pleasant, but it could also be worse.
They'll also use the point of a safety pin to test your reflexes and sense of touch.

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Its not pleasant? I'm assuming that means it actually hurts. I can't tale.it right now with the IT band on my right thigh being so inflamed and the quad muscles on that leg being also very sensitive. I'll just put it off till I can tolerate better. Also, I have a very bad ankle on the other leg and I can't stand anybody to touch it. Will that area have to be poked and prodded? If so, someone may end up with a very black eye!!!!