... I still need to follow up with the neurologist who will do an EMG to get more info as well as some other tests. Even though I have already had an EMG he said it is possible the test gave a false negative, or that at that point it wasn't pinched as bad as it now. ... (5 replies)

... Dear mustang, Even if an MRI doesnt show nerve compression, muscles are attached to vertebrae & if spasming is severe enough the muscle can pull the vertebra over onto a nerve enough to irritate it or worse. An EMG, & nerve conduction study shows nerve irritation if it is present. My dr a physiatrist does Emgs as well as neurologists sometimes do them. I have had & have... (19 replies)

... ke a mosquito bite to me. I wish all my tests would be as "painful" as this one. But we all have different pain tolerance and I bet many people may consider it painful while others don't even feel it. ... (3 replies)

... The EMG is a subjective test and as such, is not accepted by insurance carriers as "proof" that there is nerve compression. ... (3 replies)

... I have been thru several EMG studies over the years. ... (3 replies)

... What does an EMG test for and how painful is it? ... (3 replies)

... I'm glad you study is over and that it wasn't too painful for you. Hopefully it provided some useful information that will help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis. ... (7 replies)

... week saying the DR was going to see some patients on Saturday. It wasn't as painful as I thoought it would be. ... (7 replies)

... I imagine, as with all procedures, whether or to what extent it is painful depends on the skill of the person administering the test. ... (8 replies)

... I never thought the EMG was any more painful than the Nerve conduction study, and most people are not given medication because it can have an effect on the body's response. ... (8 replies)

... I had my latest one last week. I have never had them hurt before. This one did but truly it is nothing really painful. It was annoying, it was a sharp prick, the nerve ached and then it was done and then on to the next location. I had a little drop of blood. The electrical one was no big deal. Of all the different tests and probing I have had done, this was nothing. (7 replies)

... Had my studies done today. Really not a problem at all - the anticipation was a thousand times worse! I found the first part with the electric shocks a little uncomfortable (especially the shocks to the nerve behind my knee) but it was definitely nothing I couldn't handle. And the needle part of the test was a breeze. He tested about 6-7 muscles with needle sticks and it... (7 replies)

... Hey CTmom, I have had nerve conduction studies on both of my legs for my sciatica I was experiencing. He basically stuck some sharp needles into my legs, although, the initial prick is only slightly painful. If you think about it too much, you're likely to worsen the pain that you feel. Don't worry, it's nothing. Just keep confident and don't feel anxious. A bit of... (7 replies)

... He didn't tell me anything about them but I did do a little research on the internet. How painful did you find them? ... (7 replies)

... I just had EMG testing all over 2 weeks ago. It sure is uncomfortable and it outright hurt in four places. I asked the doc to gab with me thru the entire 1. ... (7 replies)

... is in my thoracic spine, which I have never had an mri on, so he has been trying to get the mri okd by my ins. , but the ins. co. is refusing it unless i have an emg test done and radiocopathy is found. ... (7 replies)

... painful or the symptoms are there DURING that actual test. while an EMG is a great test to show or rule out direct impaired nerve flow, thats about it as far as what it really is good for. ... (5 replies)

... Sucks. Its been 6 months. I am glad to see the EMG was helpful. ... (2 replies)

... I've had 2 EMG's performed by 2 different doctors. One of the tests was a little more painful than the other, but neither was all that bad at all. The needles that are used are very thin and don't hurt any more than accupuncture going in. ... (9 replies)

... try a diskogram it will show it while your lying,, however i will warn you they are extremely painful,,, i have had 2 and the 2 one i passed out but yet its will tell where the problem is (9 replies)