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Is an EMG (electromyography) painful?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 30, 2020 | Replies (47)
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@wisfloj

Definitive answer... to what? I’m truly wondering what good it is, I was told i have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy and offered the usual-Gabapentin, Lyrica. Can the results be helpful in recommending a treatment? What’s the point in having some 'numbers' stating the degree of damage. Am I missing something? And then perhaps another EMG is recommended down the road to tell you what you know from living. with it, it is worse, or it is the same.
Has anyone benefitted from the results of an EMG? Other than to have confirmation you’re not imagining it. Thank you

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Jul 13, 2020

@wisfloj I completely understand what you are saying and honestly think this is similar to the expression "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Each person can see a topic like this uniquely to themselves or their specific needs. I can shed light from 2 different perspectives.

1. I had an EMG/NCS a few years ago because I was undiagnosed and trouble shooting for answers to cervical and occipital pain, among other things.

2. Tomorrow I will have my 2nd EMG/NCS (by my choice) after receiving confirmation of SFPN 18 months ago. Why am I having it again if I already know what's wrong?

For me personally, I want to rule out any possible changes to my large nerve fibers, to verify no additional progression is taking place. Plus, I'm seeing a new Neurologist for a 2nd opinion. He will complete the test and speak to me next week. I've never had a 2nd neuroligical opinion since my diagnosis plus, the last test was not done by an actual neurologist. Maybe that means nothing in the long run.

I could be wasting my time, sacrificing discomfort and a co-pay for nothing more than laying something to rest but, that's me. I think you should do what makes sense for you.

Well wishes,
Rachel

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