Hokay, I survived the EMG today. Actually, 'twasn't nearly as bad as I'd feared.
I got there early, which was a boon as the hapless person who was scheduled before me was late arriving, so I was able to get right in. No waiting and dreading and imagining all manner of torment. The test consisted of the doctor sending a few electrical shocks through some of the muscles in me lower legs. That was uncomfortable, truth be told, but not anywhere near excruciating. It made me legs jump - imagine that, an electrical shock to one's muscles will make the affected muscles contract! - and irritated the associated nerves (hence, the pain), but the pain was fleeting.
After that, he did stick a needle into some muscles, but only in four places. 'Twas a small needle, so really didn't hurt as much as it does when blood is drawn. And that was that. Hel, I didn't even bleed afterwards, dammit! No blood for the wounded Warrior to point to for maidens' sympathy and loving ministrations. Woe is me!
Do I feel like a fool, or what? I feel like a complete idjit, I do. But I do thank you for thinking good thoughts of me.
Methinks I'll crawl back into me hole now.
The Auld Scot
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Well, you *could* have asked the master of torture to....no, never mind. I'm sure you didn't miss the blood part. If you're liking the needles, though, I do know an acupuncturist who might be willing to have a go at you. *smiles sweetly*
Seriously, you were right to be worried about the EMG. Everyone's pain tolerance is different, so it's just plain best to be prepared in case something IS torture. (Now, for me going into that CAT scan tube would be torture.)
You need to get yer butt up here and crawl on my massage table and let me work on your back again.
Sorry i'm so late on this one. I'm glad you got through things fairly easily. And no pain, no blood is a good thing!
My tolerance for pain is about six inches BELOW floor level, so I can relate completely!
Kate i've been in many a cat scan and mri tube in my lifetime and i'd rather those than needles any day!
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