EMG

[Catflower]

The neurologist I saw for the facial twitching has ordered an EMG.  He said it was painful.  For those of you who have had this done--on a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is it?

Linda in WV

[mimoore]

When I had my first EMG at six weeks it didn't bother me at all because I was just starting to get the feeling back in my face. Then I had it again at four months and it was uncomfortable. Really I kept thinking suck it up buttercup you want to know if there is any regeneration. The fine needles go under the skin in three places and the machine makes a crackling noise if there is any regeneration.
REMEMBER IT IS ONLY A SNAP SHOT IN TIME!!!!!!!!!
I had mine (at four months) and it showed no regeneration at all near my mouth and then 2 weeks later it started to move.
You can do it!
Michelle   

[saralynn143]

My EMG included two procedures, one of which involved shocks and the other tiny needles.

It's not comfortable by any means, but it's no worse than a visit to the dentist for a filling.

Mine was done about 8 weeks post-op. It showed no regeneration whatsoever, but the facial nerve specialist I saw the next day could discern a tiny bit of movement, and I have had slow but steady progress. The nerve guy says I won't need to repeat the test.


Sara