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Dublin, OH

Anyone have pain after their emg hours after ? Or longer then two days had it done to the Lower half of my body . Didn't seem to have this much trouble on the upper half in the past .

March 15, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with pain following EMG (electromyography) nerve testing, confirming that discomfort lasting several hours to... Read more

Members shared their experiences with pain following EMG (electromyography) nerve testing, confirming that discomfort lasting several hours to days after the procedure is common, especially when testing the lower body where muscles are more sensitive. Several members described the test as quite painful and recommended taking pain medication beforehand, noting that the electrical stimulation can trigger flare-ups as the body recovers from nerve overstimulation. A recurring theme was the importance of reaching out to the testing office if pain feels outside of normal patterns, with members offering gentle reassurance and practical advice like positive breathing and allowing time for the body to return to baseline.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@ibh, My neurologist did mine two years ago from foot to groin (very painful and at one point I had to ask him if he would give me something to keep my blood from dripping on the table when he started using the needle. If I remember correctly, I did have to take an NSAID for a couple of days for the pain.

March 17, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Shocks and a needle that goes in the Musle and you move around to see how the nerves react to whatever part is being tested me it was my leg ankle and foot area

March 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@Ibh...I am sorry to say I haven't ever had an EMG test. What does this test entail?

March 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Just had EMG today on both legs...and I am in ALOT of pain..can barely walk!😧

July 19, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

When I had mine done, that day my body was in shock. It took a few days to get back to "normal". Technically, the test is meant to stimulate your nerves - over stimulation can throw your body into a flare up. If it feels like something is outside of your regular pattern, definitely let the office that did the testing know.

March 16, 2016

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