topic Re: EMG in Wellness

EMG

rms1954 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:52:05 GMT

Anyone ever have one? Does it hurt? The doctor and nurse said it wasn't pleasant but refused to expand. I need to know what I have to face.

Re: EMG

January121 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:54:45 GMT

Wht is an EMG?

Re: EMG

rms1954 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:50:56 GMT

@January121 wrote:
Wht is an EMG?

Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). EMG results can reveal nerve dysfunction, muscle dysfunction or problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission.

Re: EMG

Pook — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:47:09 GMT

@rms1954 I had both the invasive and needle one and found neither unpleasant. It seems to depend on how each individual reacts to procedures - positive or negative.

Before I had my first root canal everyone was saying how horrible they were but I found them to be no big deal.

I would suggest not going into the test thinking it will be awful.

Re: EMG

January121 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:13:35 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
@January121 wrote:
Wht is an EMG?
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). EMG results can reveal nerve dysfunction, muscle dysfunction or problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission.

@rms1954 .... thanks for explaining & good luck with the test 🙏

Re: EMG

hckynut — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:35:16 GMT

@rms1954

Never had an EMG. I have had many tests/procedures that some painted as going through a horror chamber. I subsequently found some of them to be painless.

Like most procedures, each person has their own unique experience. Seems like many feel the need to embellish their experiences. Why? Beats the he!! out of me!

Like someone else mentioned, root canals were worse that having you tongue cut off. All I found from many was a sore jaw from being propped open so far, for so long.

Hopefully this goes well for you, but mainly gives the answers to what this test seeks to find out. Myself personally! Every procedure I have had, which is many, my focus is on getting answers, not how the procedure is done, or what discomfort I may feel.

My best to you,

hckynut

Re: EMG

nrhysling — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:46:10 GMT

For me, the pain or sensation varied from needle to needle and some were worse then others, but all were over pretty quickly. I will say that the test gave me a relief from my neuropathic pain that my medication didn't and it lasted for a day or so.

Re: EMG

KonaKat — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:49:29 GMT

I have had it done.The needles are inserted around the suspect area with electricity of a certain level sent through the needles to see how the nerves in that area respond. I tolerate things well. It isn't pleasant but it isn't very painful but that may also be dependent upon the nerves being checked out.

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MW in Iowa — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:44:18 GMT

I had one a couple a months ago , i certainly didn't enjoy it , but it really is just how sensitive you are , i think it is good they warned you , but nothing to be afraid of in my opinion. And my neurologist was good about telling me when the next shock would be and what to expect and if i was doing okay.

Re: EMG

sophiamarie — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:04:12 GMT

Re: EMG

sophiamarie — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:15:49 GMT

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Is EMG test painful?

Yes. There is some discomfort at the time the needle electrodes are inserted. They feel like shots (intramuscular injections), although nothing is injected during an EMG. Afterwards, the muscle may feel a little sore for up to a few days.

My husband has peripheral neuropathy and has had the procedure several times. He says it's uncomfortable but manageable. Just a bit shocking.