Re: Back to Cleveland - This Thursday January 22nd

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Ann-Marie

Whenever I have had an EMG, except when done by my MDA neuro, I have not

seen the doctor and get the results at my next appointment.

I have always driven home after having mine, but have never had to drive

that far. They can be painful at the time, but the worse I have ever had is

some minor cramping later in the day. I would suggest you stop as needed and

move around.

I have had some EMGs done that I can hardly feel. Ask them to use pediatric

needles. My MDA neuro, who teaches how to do EMGs, to residents and fellows,

says that no one should be using big needles, as they don't give better

results than the small ones.

Good luck!

laurie

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> Reply-To:

> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:06:40 -0500

> To: mito ,

> Subject: Back to Cleveland - This Thursday January 22nd

>

> Hi all,

> I am heading to Cleveland this thursday to have my emg .

> Do you normally see the doc the day this is done or just get

> the results later? my son joe had on done over a year ago and

> it looked very painful. I was wondering if i am going to be ok

> to drive myself home afterwards as I am planning on

> driving by myself that day. We live about 4 hours away so

> it is quite a long day but rick can't keep taking days off

> work as the bills have to get paid somehow. He has

> to take off to watch the kids when i have to travel, we don't

> have any family in-state to help and our friends that we have

> made here all work. Also if anyone will be in cleveland that

> day, it would be nice to meet.

> You all have meant so much to me.

> Take care,

>

> AnnMarie- Complex IV

> Married to my best friend Rick, mom of (14), (11), Cassandra(5

> 1/2)

> and Joe(4) - complex IV, lactic acidosis, CP, tethered chord syndrome,

> dysautonomia, and a smile that never quits :-)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have had some EMGs done that I can hardly feel. Ask them to use pediatricneedles. My MDA neuro, who teaches how to do EMGs, to residents and fellows,says that no one should be using big needles, as they don't give betterresults than the small ones.

I have had the same experience with my EMG. They used pediatric needles at the adult hospital and it really wasn't bad at all. I really encourage you to ask about this.

Also, for mine, a doctor was present during the test and was the one who inserted the needles. He told me the results right after the test was over.

Malisa

[Guest guest]

I have had 2 EMG's and neither one was bad. First one I barely felt anything and the second one was about the same. I drove myself and did just fine

[Guest guest]

I have had numerous EMG's and I hate them. For some reason, when they do that vibrating/movement thing, my muscles go into spasms and major contractions. I was lying flat on my back when my neuro did one on my left leg and for some reason, a "message" went wrong and the muscles in my back contracted. I arched backwards, then all of a sudden, went forward and did a really cool sit-up almost hitting him! It was like something from the "Exorcist"! The neuro looked at me and said very calmly..."That was strange....I wonder if we could duplicate that reaction?" I have had EMG's for carpal tunnel (once on each wrist-both came up negative), on both legs (no myasthenia gravis), on my arms (just "minor/slight" nerve compression in the cervical spine). Every time I have been in severe pain due to muscle spasms/cramping that takes as long as a couple hours to ease. Of course, you have to realize that I have severe spasms anyway and am on 80mg Baclofen,take zanaflex and vicodin for muscle pain and spasticity. There has been mention of EMG of the Diaphragm...I don't think so.

the Swim Lady

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I've had mostly painful EMG's...about 15 total over the past 10

years. My latest neuro has been doing them herself or watching

closely over the resident to make sure he eases up if it appears

that I'm in too much discomfort. One time, she said she wouldn't do

a few areas because she could tell that they were so tight I'd be

jumping off the table if she tried those spots. Hopefully, the

resident or attending will be gentle and have a good deal of

experience under his/her belt.

My skin and muscles tend to be quite tender anyway due to lupus and

all the meds I take for it (including chemo). So, don't necessarily

go with my experiences. It might be easier for you. Irregardless,

I've always driven myself home (no more than an hour drive) and only

had pain during the procedure. It usually is much more achy for me

a day or two afterwards. You might want to take Tylenol or

something after. DEFINATELY stop frequently when your body tells

you ! Get out and stretch periodically. Also, make sure you are

well hydrated before the procedure. This might aleviate some of the

discomfort.

best of luck,

bug