Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hello everyone, I went to a new nurologist last week and went in yesterday for a nerve conduction and EMG (fun, fun). While doing the EMG the tech asked if I was having alot of back pain I am so I told him yes. But today it is even more painful. Does anyone know how that was possible that he knew I had been having lower back pain and today 1 day after it is worse? I am waiting for the neurologist to call to ask him but I thought someone here may know. Also while he was doing the EMG my calf muscle started spasms and then I got a terrible cramp has this ever happened to anyone? Thanks for any replies. Anne Katz, Miami, Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Anne, Perhaps he knew from the readings of your EMG, or the way you walked in. How long were you lying flat for the EMG? Lying flat on a hard table can be difficult when someone has back pain and perhaps that is why it seems worse today. As for the muscle spasm, does your back pain cause leg pain? ~ Gretchen (happy back pain survivor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 I think on my EMG the tech actual aggravated a back problem I called the neuro yesterday and he gave me a dose pack steriod to take for a week that should help with the pain. There is a new machine out there called The DRX 9000 which is a spine decompression medical device has anyone ever heard of this? I am considering this, they say you will be be neck and back pain free. I think it is something like a chropractor would do. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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