@valleygirl1955
I had the same experience. Bilateral arms and tears did eventually stream down my face. I found it to be painful and I do have pretty high pain tolerance. Actually, the Neurologist let me have a break after completing one arm. When he returned, he said he was amazed I was still on the table. He did say it is not uncommon for people to leave the office at halftime. But the truth is, it was the only way to obtain the diagnostic information necessary for appropriate treatment/surgery. Good luck! No residual pain from the procedure.

@valleygirl1955 Im curious about 1 thing, is this pre-surgical testing? I’ve had this procedure done on my legs several times. I’ve also had 14 back surgeries. I’m guessing by your Nick, you were born in 1955? I’m a ‘58 baby. And therefore a Medicare recipient? Both these tests and an MRI or CT are mandatory prerequisite tests if this is leading up to a surgery. There was no residual pain. But everyone is different. I would sum it up as moderate to moderate to severe depending on the person and test administration. Mine was moderate and there was no pain as I walked to my car after the test. When they are using the 2 needle probes, they stay long enough to hear any anomalies in the nerve from the speaker and move on. The second test is where you feel like you’re being electrocuted. But when it stops, the pain stops too. I’m definitely a patient advocate but I understand Medicare has unusual rules when it comes to diagnostic testing that you cannot escape. If you have a bulging disc, it’s important to know what nerve is specifically affected by it. This will confirm what an mri can’t. I pray you don’t need surgery as Medicare requires the most sadistic and painful test I’ve ever had. A Discogram of discography. I’d be more than willing to tell you or anyone that’s interested. You sound strong and independent. You won’t need home care or a day off unless you have a radical reaction which I doubt. Godspeed!