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For me the EMG test was only slightly uncomfortable. About 20 very mild electric shocks.
Welcome @sphunt, I've had multiple EMGs before being diagnosed with small fiber PN. I know some have mentioned they are painful and I guess we all have a little different levels of pain. I really didn't think it was that bad for any of the EMGs that I had. My Mayo neurologist used a nerve conduction test along with a physical exam to diagnose my small fiber PN but I think the most definitive test is the skin punch biopsy.
-- Diagnosing Small Fiber Neuropathy Through the Use of Skin Biopsy: https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2009-oct/PN1009_06-php
If you want to learn a little more about neuropathy, I would recommend the two following sites:
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/
I can understand your concern with your intermittent low oxygen levels. Your upcoming appointments with your neurologist sounds like a good opportunity to have some questions answered. If you like to prepare for appointments and make a list of questions, you might really like the tools provided on the Patient Revolution website here -- https://patientrevolution.org/visit-tools.
Do you normally take a list of questions with you to an appointment? Can you give us an update after your appointment with your neurologist?