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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 put mine off for several months, dreading the pain. I wish I had done it sooner, as I would have been further down the road to trying to get a diagnosis. The worst part is the EMG, when they stick the needles in the muscles, but the test is pretty quick. Just do it? You'll be glad you did.

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valleygirl1955 | @valleygirl1955 | Oct 23 5:05pm

@bushelbasket I have read it takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours for lower extremities. I don't call that quick. Plus, from what I can gather they leave the needles in for about 1 to 2 minutes and move them around the entire time which seems would feel more like hours instead of minutes. Again, not my idea of quick. Quick would be in and out in under 30 minutes and maybe 5 to 10 minutes total with the needle crap. That would be quick.

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