Re: sorry for my absense and small update

[Guest guest]

Stacey,

EMG's are NOT really painful, while there are needles inserted, it is

no more painful than any simple needle (such as a shot). I had this

done in my arms and legs only about 2 weeks ago, I also had an EEG

and I have had the nerve conductions done to (and think there were

more painful due to the electrical shock feeling but only temporary).

After the EMG I left and went shopping and have NO problems at all,

it is just the imediate pain as the needle is inserted, so don't

worry to much OK.

Stay well and look after that wrist. Hope the family stuff settles

down soon and that you sort out your personal stuff as well.

Sharon

> Hi everyone

>

> sorry for not being around lately and not letting you know what

> happened with my GP about my wrist. He actually gave me a refil of

> the ms contin and perscribed my 50 percodan without even questioning

> it. He is also sending me for an EMG on my wrist to see if there is

> any nerve damage. However I have heard that these are very painful

> and I may need to take time off work for that so I am going to wait

to

> see what the OS I see next week says about it.

>

> As for why i wasnt around there has been lots going on. I have

> finished training at work now and start working on average of 25 -

30

> hours a week. Ive had some family problems as well (we dont know

> where my brother is or 'what' he is doing) and some personal

problems

> as well (andrew and i are not 'just' friends). For those of you

know

> the stories behind that you will know what I mean, for the others

just

> belive me, its been a hard time lately.

>

> Thanks

>

> Stacey

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your warm reply. How are your boys doing? I

will keep you posted about what happens with the wrist.

Stacey

[Guest guest]

No I didn't get or need anything. I could do everything I could

normally do as soon as the needeles were removed (I couldn't while

they were in simple beacuse they were teathered to the macine). I

didn't find it painful a little uncomfortable but that is all. It

didn't interfere with anything at all after. As long as you don't

have bad bleededing issues or something (I do tend to bleed a little

after but it settled easily and quickly) as I said it is no worse

than getting a couple of shots and I have never had a shot or blood

test affect me for anytime after (if I do it is because of what is

injected and NOT due to simply having a shot).

I must say I had this done in my RSD arm/shoulder as well and I still

didn't have any problems or pain issues.

Good Luck if you are concerned about possibly needing time off after

I would tell your boss that you are going to have a test done and you

should be back straight away and if there are any complications you

will ring and let them know.

This is the best I can do as we are ALL different.

I was worried before it as to how painful it could be etc etc and the

first site I didn't even feel.

Sharon

> Hi Sharon

>

> Thank you for your reply. Did you get anything for the temporary

pain

> of the emg? did you end up missing any time off work or daily

> activities? I just started a new job so really cant miss out on

hours

> of work. Thanks again for the reply

>

> Stacey