I hope this comment will help others! I just had a nerve conduction test done this afternoon. NOT what I expected at all, IT WAS FAR WORSE! The arms and legs were tolerable, but I had to have the "sitckies" on my nose and the ground on my forehead. The probe was on my face in front of my right ear. The PAIN was UNBEARABLE! IT BROUGHT ME TO TEARS! AS DID THE STIMULATION OF THE TRAPAZIOD MUSCLE! Had I known how painful these 2 areas would be, i would have made arrangements for super strength pain killers in advance! 2 1/2 hours I still have a screaming headache and my left arm feels like a lead weight! ASK YOUR NEUROLIGIST IN ADVANCE WHAT AREAS O THE BODY ARE BEING TESTED, AND ASK FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT IN ADVANCE!

Thank you for providing this video. I am a Veteran Service Officer and work with veterans daily who are asking for a rating due to nerve damage. This is a great help to show what type of test they should use to show the level of damage.

I had an EMG done by a neurologist and I was practically jumping off the table with pain. The doctor said I was overly sensitive to pain. A month later I had another EMG done by a second neurologist and I had no pain at all. I wish I had told the first neurologist to stop the procedure. Eventually he did stop after one final jolt of electricity.

Thank you for providing the information and insight that I desired to know prior to my appointment today. Turns out, I had both of my full arms done, and my neck. It wasn’t anything to fear whatsoever, even though it was uncomfortable a few times - but nothing too crazy or near worthy of tears or fear. One thing that no one has spoken of in the video comments on any of these videos is the soreness that comes quickly afterward! LOL! Just hydrate, take some Aleve, and relax… I am so grateful for this technology that can help diagnose my issues and help me, and others, to heal!!!

UPDATE: 1st, need to say that this video covers everything one needs to know. It is well done. 2nd, had my NCS & EMG yesterday. Tolerated the nerve CS well like how the doctor describes here. The EMG was more of a challenge. At some points I never felt needle go in. A few times once the needle was in, it became mildly painful. The last needle after insertion was extremely painful and I yelled (this was in lower right leg). End of update. Have an EMG and nerve conduction study tomorrow and I have been freaking out. When I first heard of this test I thought I'd never get one of these. I'll hopefully remember to post my update tomorrow.

Thank you so much for the great explanation ! I am due to have my nerve conduction study done next week. This video really helped me to understand the test as I am one of those people who is so inquisitive and I need to understand how and why things work!! Thank you so much

Thank you ma'am I had an appointment for EMG NCV test, no one told me what kind of preparation should I do. This teaching video is really helpful.

Thank you very much. I learned a lot about emg and now I am mentally prepared. Thanks again

In the last two years I have often done both emg / eng and sensory motor conduction tests. My CPK levels were at 72000 .. the incompetent Italian doctors didn't know what to do. Now I'm waiting for genetic testing for glycogenoses and fatty acid oxidation deficiency diseases. Congratulations on your chronic pain videos and specialist exams, they are very interesting.

THANKS MY BEST PREFERRED DR. ANDREA FURLAN

Thanks for the great explanation for the EMG test. I have one scheduled in about 3 weeks and this lets me know what to expect!

Thank you so much Doctor; for both this video and the video on cervical spine radiculopathy. When you’re not able to use your hands. Life feels like it’s on hold and you feel handicapped because you are unable to do anything. Anything at all. This gives me hope so thank you for making these videos.

I had one done today, it didn't hurt at all!! I was relaxed and comfortable. It was over pretty fast.

thanks very much for the information. i'll have an emg in march 2022. numbness and cramping in fingers. you've explain the procedure quite well.

Great great video!!! I have my EMG in a week. I had no clue what it was until now. Thanks 🙏🏽

Thank you this is very informative. I might add one more tip to people who run cold like I do, make sure your hands are super warm. It took them forever and a day to warm up my hands so they can perform the test. To me, it felt like snapping rubber bands. It didn’t hurt it just felt weird.

I had a nerve conduction study done yesterday and I have severe carpool tunnel syndrome in both hands 😞. Thank you for sharing this

Thanks a lot doctor I am going today for the test, pls wish me all the best

Had mine done today. I watch many videos, yours was best. I follow you for all info.. I have chemo neuropathy. It was painful often but never really bother by needle. Today told I also had carpet tunnel onleft non dormant hand. Good info as I noticed numbness. Was told wear a brace at night. Easy fix for now. As a artist..very important tocorrect.

Ty for this video. I have to have one tomorrow. I have bulging disc and annular tear in my l5 and s 1 plus sciatica. I have anxiety and you have calmed me way down. Ty

Thank you for this video yes i had this test and it found my problem and you broke down to me how thank you again and yes it was very uncomfortable but ive been suffering for around 3 years since my fall they are working still on me

Thanks so much for the video. I go tomorrow for an EMG. I pray for a good outcome.

Post radiation therapy following breast cancer knocked out several of my axillary nerves. I did not find the EMG particularly painful, but just as I thought we were done, he shoved a needle into my thenar eminence. Now that hurt! The EMG basically validated what we already knew: the nerves to my infraspinatus & supraspinatus nerves were not at all being innervate; I still cannot abduct my arm. It's been a while, & now I have pain in that arm constantly & in addition to not being able to abduct, I periodically get muscle spasms in that arm. I was warned about the chemotherapy, but was not at all for nerve damage from radiation.

Excellent video - clear explanation of the procedure.

Hello!! very interesting video, I'm going to have an EMG test tomorrow, I have 4 herniated disks, 2 on my neck, 1 on my upper back & one on my lower back, the neck ones have been very painful lately, and as a result, they are messing with my arms, shoulders, blade shoulders by sending the signal to my arms, elbows & fingers, you know that tingles, numbness, burning sensation. It makes me feel very miserable,

Doc, military veteran who crushed my hand. Middle finger A2 pulley was rupto, grafted my wrist to repair the A2 pulley twice. All three nerves in my arms were affected, entrapment surgery on all three 12 years ago. Large dose of Gabappentin to alleviate nerve pain, I don't use my right hand much, especially when flexion outward is involved. My first two EMG tests were horribly painful. I am bone to bone in my knee, Synvisc injections without lidocaine. I don't consider myself a whim or overly sensitive patient. Today's EMG test wasn't pleasant but unlike previous exams the "needle" inserted only measured my nerves. Last EMG test electrical current was sent down the needles. Horrible, pee your shorts painful. I tried researching why today'd test didn't include that horrible painful portion. I "failed" the radial nerve portion, not a surprise as flexing out has remained difficult since my crush injury. I tried researching the different EMG tests. Your vlog explained the process and reason for the tests better than most. I didn't enjoy the process but was very thankful to not have the horrible portion repeated. Can you explain the differnt tests and maybe a reason for them? Should another VA physician schedule another EMG test I will not stress so much. It wasn't bad but I do hope to not have it again...

You explain this so well, thank you. I am having an EMG next month, have chronic daily migraines. My Neuro feels something might be going on with my neck, causing tension headaches that go into migraines. Thank you

Bardzo dziękuję za szczegółowe wyjaśnienie badania EMG, które będę miała za 2 tygodnie.Teraz wiem co mnie czeka.Pozdrawiam.

Excellent talk. Thank you

WOW! What great information, and so effectively communicated. Many thanks!

VERY GOOD DOTCTOR EXPLAIN AS A TEATCHER .MAKE EVERY THING IS SIMPLE.YOU MAKE SICK PEPOLIE FEEL HEATHY WITH YOUR WAY AND YOUR SMILE

thank you for your explanation about nerve conduction test and the EMG exam for nerve conduction study.

Well thought out and prepared video that explains a good overall view of the process. My podiatrist recommended that I do this test, but she did not explain the nuts and bolts very well. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

Thank you for explaining everything I had questions about, you did an excellent job.

Excellent information. Thank you! I had an EMG years ago and forgot what it's like but don't remember pain. Now I am having occasional tingling, weakness, and unsteadiness in my legs and many times I feel like I might fall. It's as if my legs aren't moving fast enough. I'm having trouble balancing on one leg even to put my socks on while standing. All this occurred after I stacked a cord of wood. I'm debating on if I should see a doctor or continue taking Motrin and rest my back. Ice seems to help so maybe I'll continue with it for a while longer.

Good explanation with absolute clarity of difference between emg & nerve conduction study ..dr

Extremely thorough, helpful and informative. Thank you Doctor for explaining it in a way that is easily understandable for patients.

Thank youuuuu!! I'm encouraged! Helped with my fears

What should be taken to repair myelin sheath? Seems like no one knows.

Very informative video and educational for new patients.

Hello Dr...Please make video for pain in both elbows ,typically to pointed bone in the elbow.

I did this test just awhile ago..so I'm here 😊

You are awesome your explanation is so easy to understand. Thank you

Thank you for your video. This helped ease my fears after reading horror stories online. I had the EMG/NCS today. No discomfort whatsoever. I use a tens unit frequently so the NCS felt like that. EMG barely felt the needle. I have herniated discs in low back , severe bilateral leg pain, and numbness in my foot/toes. My symptoms usually start when I’m standing/sitting to long (>20-30 min). When I lay down the symptoms seem to lessen. I feel that my pain is more severe from my low back to the knees. My question is why did they do the testing below the knees and on the feet? Instead of my upper thighs? Also, I don’t recall them asking me to contract my muscles during the EMG?

Great! Thanks Andrea. From the Netherlands.

Wish i had you had my doctor you are wonderful! And love your Portuguese accent;)

I am a high risk patient due to a genetic sudden cardiac death syndrome and a mitochondrial disease (MELAS). I have an ICD and am curious to know if any precautions need to be taken for those with implantable devices? I am new to the MELAS diagnosis and am having to see if nerve damage has occurred as a result. I can handle pain and discomfort (frequent flier of docs and hospitals). I mainly want to make sure they check everything possible to make sure my nerve conductions are good. MELAS is neurodegenerative/neuromuscular and a recent mri shows scattered white brain matter tissue changes, I’ve had stroke like events and extreme pain so I know neuro changes are happening. Knowledge is power and I appreciate your educational video. Thank you.

Awesome explanation-

This is wonderful!! Thank you so much for this informative video. Very nice!

Great explanation of the test.

Merci beaucoup pour ces explications . Vidéo très instructive 😍😘

Thank you so much. This is informative.

Cool. Ive had a nerve conduction study (with EMG) in the past, and I have another one today. I have spastic paraparesis in my legs, along with cavovarus deformities in my feet (primarily the left). Honestly, I found the process quite relaxing - similar to what I would think acupuncture with electricity is like. Fascinating description, I really like your analogy. :o)

OMG! I remember when my Physiatrist did mine. He Caine he needed a helmet!! I almost kicked him in the head!! It was sooo painful! I NEVER wish you repeat it!! I know that what I was experiencing was real !! I told him I was soooo sorry he laughed about Him needing a helmet part!! He now knew how hurt I was! He said... you REALLY haveHealth medical issues we need to wrk on ( w/)... he was soo professional and stated I don’t believe you hadn’t gotten EMGs earlier! He was spot on!! M

Thanks doctor it is a Very informative video explained by you. I am suffering from nerve damage . My NCS has been conducted in ICD Lahore Pakistan. It was normal.

Very understandable

Thank you Dr Andrea. This is extremely clear and helpful. My only concern about having the tests is the needle electrode. Unfortunately I had an immediate and extreme reaction to a diabetes monitor with tiny filament placed in my arm. We certainly were not expecting that! I will tell the doctor about that before that part of the test. Fingers crossed it is not a problem.

Thank you again another great presentation

Thank you. Your information was most informative to anyone have been referred to a Neurologist. Can or Should a patient take these test if they have a hip replacement?

I had a nerve conduction done for carpal tunnel syndrome. They put several electrode needles in the thin skin on top of my hand. When they applied the current the pain was so intense I could barely finish the test.

thank you for providing this information!

THANK YOU for explaining

Had NCS and EMG today on both arms. I am hopeful the test provides clarity as to what going on.

Thank you for this information 🙏🏻

Thank you! One question if you’re able to answer. When they do an EMG/NCS and if they do determine I have peripheral neuropathy will the test’s definitely determine the cause when there are multiple issues that could be causing it; i.e.: diabetes AND medication AND neck problems?

Thanks for sharing. Love to hear it.

I’m having my EMG tomorrow and I’m not looking forward to the needle & flex the muscle part of the test. I had no idea that this was a part of the test!!!! I was worried about getting zapped only!!! So now, my fears of being zapped are alleviated but now I’m dreading needles!!! I already want to say NO to the test!!!

Thank you for this video. Would you please explain what would cause hyperactive reaction in the nerve conducting test?

She only covered slow nerve conduction Velocity related to the mylein. No Response on a nerve conduction study, which is a result i had, is apparently related to damage to axons.

Thanks Doctor..useful information

Had this done when I was being tested for nerve damage due to polio.

What is best for nerve damage mri scan or something else I have osteoarthritis and stenosis disease and have pain constantly mri said nothing wrong but fluid in my spinal cord up and down back cannot eat sleep insomnia cry every day with pain wat other test can help me

Mine was absolutely awfull. Electrical shocks felt like I was getting electrocuted. The doctor had problems with the machine and was very frustrated and in a bad mood. He kept zapping me in each point 10 times really hard. The needle was thick and the doctor pushed it in really hard and deep. He was constantly stirring it when it was in my muscle. I have been through alot in my life. But this test was a really traumatic experience. Before I got the tests my symptoms where all gone. But I decided to go through with it since I already had the appointment. After the tests everything is 100x than before. Pins and needles in legs, feet, arms and hands even in places I never had them before. How can I get back to the state i was in before the EMG. It ruined my life

thank you so much that was so helpful ❤❤

Great excellent video on emg madam ...

I went today and the nerve and muscle test took less than 30 minutes. One technician and the other the Neurologist. Still waiting until my Nurse Practitioner gives me a diagnosis. I go for a MRI next Wednesday. That will be it I hope. I thought the EMG was too quick between the two test.

Hi is EMG or the nerve test the best way to check for carpal tunnel syndrome ?

I'm going to have a nerve conduction study I have had calf pain for 6m I wonder if it is a pinched nerve

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Hello,Thanks for the excellent explanation...Do you have any online consultation method?

thank you very much!! Blessings

Im due one of these tests,ive put it off once already,I cant even use a TENS machine on the lowest setting,ive become sensitive to pain,Also i see it mentioned about blood thinners, I am on them lifelong,Apixaban

I'm having both tests done here in 1 hour. I am extremely... extremely nervous 🥴

What kind of diagnosis/treatments can come from these tests? For axample a spine lamina surgery is denied but then you are told to get an EMG/NCS. I guess I don't understand the purpose of this test when you already know you have an extruded disc with severe radiculopathy.

I had cauda equina 22 years ago and it left me with nerve damage to my right side, buttocks to toes, due to late and misdiagnosis. I was told I had a uti. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis 10 years ago, it was first discovered in 2004, 3 years after my emergency surgery. Would it be worth mentioning these tests to a consultant? I have an appointment to see one about getting another mri done because I have new numbness, pain and tingling. I've also completely lost the feeling on the outside of my right foot but I think these tests might be more accurate and beneficial. I would appreciate your feedback, thanks

Thank YOU 🙏

Thanks a lot for information

Thanks for the video i go to have this done in May next month, i have a numb left index finger, which started with a pinch nerve in my neck and my whole left arm with a numb index finger that started in the month of February that ended the month of march now just leaving a left numb index finger iys so annoying with this feeling.

Did anyone experience cramping or spasm in muscles during the test? I have that already and don’t need to aggravate that.

I suffered severe pain during my tests. I didn't need the test to confirm my nerve damage, I know my nerves have been damaged but I often wondered if the doctors were just checking to make sure or that they didn't necessarily believe me! Anyway, does extreme pain during the test represent or confirm damage?

My doctor suggested i get a nerve conduction test to determine the source of the pain i feel in my left glute. There appear to be many possibilities. I want to be clear about the capabilities of this test. Will this test be able to differentiate between (1) referred pain from a disk bulge...sciatia (2) piriformis syndrome (3) nerve damage (4) bursitis (5) SI Joint problem (6) labral tear at hip joint?

Congrats! They way you explain made me to press the like and follow buttons! I just finished a road cycling tour of Romania(amateur - 2500 km, 20 consecutive days) and in my left hand i still feel theese numbness, tingling in the first 3 fingers, cause i just use more my left hand and it was more connected to the handlebar of my bike and just put more pressure on my left back hand...I had 20 consecutive days of cycling but the sensation was starting after the half of the tour..let's say 10-12 days. Should I be worry?🙏

​@Dr. Andrea Furlan hey Dr Andrea, I have previously been diagnosed with severe carpal tunnel plus diabetic neuropathy. I'm a type 1 diabetic. I have had an EMG two years ago. I never had the needle test just the electrode test with stickers and wires. So at the time the technicians were very shocked (excuse the pun) I felt nothing as they turned the level of shock up and up to very high levels. Eventually it triggered my carpal tunnel pain with pins and needle sensation at the highest level of shock the machine could go. What does this mean? In my test they attached electrodes and asked me to let them know if I felt anything the test took forever as they increased and I felt nothing... Shortly after I was pregnant and was unable to access the operation for my carpal tunnel syndrome. I now have been referred for another EMG and have severe pain from carpal tunnel the majority of the time day and night. My grip has become weak I drop things frequently and there's signs my muscle in my palm have wastage. I appreciate your video and wonder if you recommend steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome (I've had 3 of these already over past yrs) or the decompression operation? I'm nervous to have another nerve study after last time where although not painful it was not a comfortable sensation when the electrodes were turned to their highest. Why do the technicians turn the electro waves higher and higher until the patient can feel something?

Thank you❤️

Nice

What kind of treatment do they do if they find you have a problem, is my question?

I had a Nerve Conduction Study Friday. I have a herniated disk at L4-L5 with leg weakness , knee pain and numbness in my two toes in my right foot. It wasn’t bad at all. I didn’t understand why the technician said they were only doing my foot and not my knee and that would be a separate test. I thought it was for lower extremities. Can you please explain why they only tested the nerves in my foot and not the nerves above my knees? Thank you kindly!

Hello Dr I am suffering it’s been 3 years from headaches (frontale headache) I have everyday pain in my Head, and taking Pregabalin25 , plus Brintellix to releases the Pain Today, I am having probleme with my vision , I have Blurry Vision, I really don’t know if it’s because side effects of the Medication Do you think I need to do EMG test ?

Should I have this done on an arm where sentinel nodes were removed? I have been told to avoid BP cuffs and blood draws on that arm. Thank you

Hey ..u r amazing mam.❤❤