Re: recently diagnosed -- Sheela

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In a message dated 11/17/2004 6:15:44 PM Pacific Standard Time,

Sheemarr2@... writes:

Another

uncomfortable feature I experience is that the soles of my feet are very

sensitive,

especially to heat & I cannot walk around bare footed. Does this sound

familiar?

I'd guess most of us have had multiple EMGs, I know I have and will probably

continue them every few years to monitor progression, but I go to an ALS

Research Center. They don't bother me TOO much but they are not pleasant!

Don't have sensitive feet as far as heat and I walk barefoot all the

time...well,

not quite barefoot, I wear heavy socks since I can't keep slippers on.

Gentner, PLS

Fremont, CA

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I wish you could tell me more about this painless EMG teat. Never heard this

& would like to give my Dr. this info. Thanks, Sheela

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Hey Ya'll I just went to a chiropractor who is also a OT. He had a new type

of emg that doesn't use needles. Hey Drs, when are ya'll going to come up

with one. NO NEEDLES< NO PAIN!

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Bart,

That type of EMG is usually used for Biofeedback therapy. To get a valid

response about the muscle and nerve reaction time, the needles have to be

inserted. Sorry to spoil your day, but that is my understanding of the

situation. I have asked this question several years ago when our Psychology

Department was using Biofeedback at the State Hospital where I work. One of

my Psychology colleagues bought one for private practice work and paid

$699.00 for it. The same thing, now more sophisticated, sells for much less.

I will say that it was not painful at all and was very useful in helping

teach stress management to clients and colleagues. (Yes, I got to try it and

it actually helped me learn to recognize when my muscles were tense. I was

surprised to find that I was tense when I felt relaxed.)

Mike Gray, M.S., LMHC, LMFT

RE: recently diagnosed -- Sheela

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Bart; Thanks for your biofeedback info & message on EMGs. It was quite

informative & I will save this for my Dr. I will let you know the results.

Sheela