NMPotsie Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) I recently had an EMG (electromyograph) and nerve conduction study done at Mayo to try to figure out why my thumb has had no feeling for 3 months. I know many of us have nerve issues, and I really wish someone would have warned me about this test. The prep instructions say things like "mild discomfort" and "unpleasant but not painful." This was one of the worst tests I have ever had!I just wanted to share because I made the mistake of driving myself and ended up driving home with one hand because my right arm was completely useless for about 2 hours after, and it ached for days. If you have to have one of these:A.) I am so sorry andB.) have someone drive you.Just wanted to share that because I wish someone had told me. Edited October 17, 2012 by corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yeah, it's awful - when I had mine they did one whole side of me and both legs. It was horrible. Then, I had some nerve type damage in one leg afterwards. They kept sticking this one spot - cause there was no activity - but, I was still feeling it and it hurt really bad. Sorry, you didn't get warned - but, everyone's tolerance to pain is different. What may kill me would be nothing to someone else. Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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