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Topic: EMG

BoilerBoy
Junior Member
Member # 33794

posted

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?

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

That sounds terrible! I hope it goes away SOON!!

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sk8ter
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8671

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It can take a while for the nerves to calm done...can she take anything like valium or Klonopin short term?

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BoilerBoy
Junior Member
Member # 33794

posted

Yes she is on some pain relievers.

Just hoping it passes soon.

Thanks

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Mathias
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5298

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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?

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Mathias

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back2game
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 23927

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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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01/11-IGM 31 Epitope Positive
01/11-IGM 31+++, 41+, 58++, 83-93+, 23-25IND, 39IND
01/11-IGG 41+
Vasculitis 01/07,MCTD 05/06,Fibro 11/04, Myofascial PS 11/03
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