I think you should do what makes sense for you. I could be wasting my time, sacrificing discomfort and a co-pay for nothing more than laying something to rest but, that's me. Maybe that means nothing in the long run. I've never had a 2nd neuroligical opinion since my diagnosis plus, the last test was not done by an actual neurologist. He will complete the test and speak to me next week. However, they may experience some soreness and bruising. Plus, I'm seeing a new Neurologist for a 2nd opinion. After an EMG test, the neurologist or technician will clean the skin, and a person should be able to return to their normal activities.

Why am I having it again if I already know what's wrong?įor me personally, I want to rule out any possible changes to my large nerve fibers, to verify no additional progression is taking place. Tomorrow I will have my 2nd EMG/NCS (by my choice) after receiving confirmation of SFPN 18 months ago. If you have more pain after a nerve conduction test, regardless of whether you have tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome, you still need to do all the RIGHT things to get rid of nagative factors causing your pain. 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.Ģ. To relieve discomfort you could consider applying an ice pack and. I can shed light from 2 different perspectives.ġ. After the EMG it is possible that you might feel tenderness or soreness in tested muscles. Each person can see a topic like this uniquely to themselves or their specific needs.

I completely understand what you are saying and honestly think this is similar to the expression 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.

Emg test pain afterwards