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Posted by BoilerBoy (Member # 33794) on :
 
My daughter has been Rifeing for 5 months now and was doing great!
Until, she was scheduled for an EMG test-it tests for muscle weakness and such. They put a needle in and stimulate the muscles to check on them.

My question is:Has anyone had this test and had a prolonged reaction to it?
My daughter is now in pain on her left side only-the side they prodded and it's been 4 days.

Anyone else experience this?
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
That sounds terrible! I hope it goes away SOON!!
 
Posted by sk8ter (Member # 8671) on :
 
It can take a while for the nerves to calm done...can she take anything like valium or Klonopin short term?
 
Posted by BoilerBoy (Member # 33794) on :
 
Yes she is on some pain relievers.

Just hoping it passes soon.

Thanks
 
Posted by Mathias (Member # 5298) on :
 
EMG's are not supposed to be painful or cause any long term pain or muscle irritation. Have you spoken to the doctor that performed the test?
 
Posted by back2game (Member # 23927) on :
 
My EMG was absolute torture. I will never go thru that again. Tears streamed from my eyes while going thru it. And, everything "appeared" normal. Sad part about it is I knew what I was in for as I had an EMG 2 years prior too and it hurt then just as bad. The MD swore I had carpal tunnel and I must have the test to confirm it (what a joke).

The pain last for 3 full days.

I pray she finds relief very soon!
 


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