I’m scheduled for and EMG and nerve conduction study tomorrow. Since I am prone to anxiety and panic I am already beginning to freak out about it today. My youngest daughter had one recently and all she will say is that, “it hurt”.
Has anyone out there had one for their neuropathy? Any words of wisdom or comfort?
I have had this and yes it does hurt a bit but it is not awful. I used deep breathing and visualization to get past the hard part of the exam. It was over pretty quick.
My frustration with the test was that it was deemed “normal” but two months later I was diagnosed with neuropathy based. On symptoms.
Hang in there. Fear of the text may make it more uncomfortable. Let us know how you make out.
I had a nerve conduction test only a few months ago and found it to be “weird.” It hurt a little, but honestly, not too bad. I agree, if you can relax and try to redirect your thoughts, it does help. Best of luck to you…remember, it isn’t too bad…more strange.
I might need to have the small fiber neuro test. Has anyone had this???
Best of luck to you Mom…keep us posted.
I had the nerve conductive tests about 6 months ago and I am here to say it was not nearly as bad as I built it up in my mind. There some moments were it hurt for a few seconds, but certainly nothing compared to the flares and continual joint pain. Maybe I'm not the one to respond as I have had more than 20 surgeries, plus countless injections that hurt more than the test. Try to stay calm because it will be over sooner than you think and in my case the information was so helpful to my neurologist and Rhuemy. I will be thinking and sending warm thoughts for you tomorrow.
I understand the anxiety. I just had three more teeth extracted, the last one was so hard to get out my dentist said, indeed I am an anomoly. But today I am sooo happy I got that over with.
For your situation, I send you hugs. Do your best to follow the advice of those who have been through it. It sounds like it will be worth your efforts. Best wishes. oxo
thank you all for your warm thoughts and advice. Can't wait until it's just a thing of the past by this time tomorrow!
Ahhhh, I'm so glad you brought this up. I have to see a neurologist for assessment for parenthesis. I was wondering if he is going to do that also. he can't see me till beginning of Sept so trying hard not to think about it too much.
Fear of the unknown is a problem. LOL. I have 4 tattoos and recently had one of them colored in so call it needle to skin 5 times. My anxiety is up before we start every time then gets better when I remember I can handle it. May be something to think about.
Keep us posted on how you did!!!!
I have had to have several....I will say they are not pleasant, but if you try to relax your body, it's not too bad. Good luck
Yes, I had mine in May. Just some slight discomfort and the Doctor conducting the study was very good at distracting me through conversation. I couldn't even find the areas he used when it was over. Good luck,
Mary
I had that test a couple of years ago. I found it to be uncomfortable but not unbearable. I was also told that my results were normal. The problem is that this test only detects general neuropathy. When I saw my doctor after the test he went over my symptoms and diagnosed small fiber neuropathy. I am trying to remember what the first medication I used was. My brain fog is getting in the way LOL. Anyway I now take Gabapentin and it seems to help a lot. I hope all goes well for you. .
I don't have tatoos, but this should be a cake walk in comparrison EnjoyLife! You're braver than you think!
EnjoyLife said:
Ahhhh, I'm so glad you brought this up. I have to see a neurologist for assessment for parenthesis. I was wondering if he is going to do that also. he can't see me till beginning of Sept so trying hard not to think about it too much.
Fear of the unknown is a problem. LOL. I have 4 tattoos and recently had one of them colored in so call it needle to skin 5 times. My anxiety is up before we start every time then gets better when I remember I can handle it. May be something to think about.
Keep us posted on how you did!!!!
Hi Chrissy! Good to hear from you! Hope to see you here with us more often! What you have to say is important to us!
Chrissy said:
I understand the anxiety. I just had three more teeth extracted, the last one was so hard to get out my dentist said, indeed I am an anomoly. But today I am sooo happy I got that over with.
For your situation, I send you hugs. Do your best to follow the advice of those who have been through it. It sounds like it will be worth your efforts. Best wishes. oxo
Hi Mary! Good to hear from you! I am always happy to see you here! Hope to see you more often, we want to hear from you!
gemini052377 said:
Yes, I had mine in May. Just some slight discomfort and the Doctor conducting the study was very good at distracting me through conversation. I couldn't even find the areas he used when it was over. Good luck,
Mary
So you were all correct! The test was nothing more than "uncomfortable " and the doctor explained everything as he went along.
Results were fine. No known reason for my tingling and numbness in my feet so just another mystery.
Thanks for all of your help and support!
Liz
YAY that it wasn't too bad, but Boo on no answers. I guess its still better than there being nerve damage. You sound in good spirits, so very happy for you.
Mom… Glad to hear it went well!!!
I am here wondering about testing for small fiber neuropathy? I had the EMG but we all expected it to come out okay. I was told it was “essentially normal” and am trying to get my written results. My real goal is to go to Ohns Hopkins where I understand they are real experts as a team in finding all these oddities in us. Anybody with any feedback? I am getting truly desperate…
Ellen