Hi Mama of two,
I think you are very right about the early EMG's and experienced Dr. I had my first EMG/NCV n 2002. It was very wierd in comparrison. But at that point I asked the neuro if I could have a systemic problem like ALS or MS and she said NO. She even wrote it in the report. The Dr. in 2006 who first DX me also warmed my arms before the EMG. He said it made a difference in the true outcome of the test. I forgot that part. He then sent me right to the ALS clinic at U of M. He was very mad at the other two neuros I saw. He was very straight with me and for a 45 minute visit was very impressive.
The other thing that was "funny" though was when I told his receptionist that he (DR.) was sending me to U of M. She said, "You can't go there. They won't take you. We don't even know you or have blood work or anything." She gave me the wrong number to U of M and I had to give her the correct one. I have no idea why she was telling me she could't set the appointment. It was not my idea to go there. :?: She did get the appointment and they "accepted" right away - I guess my test was "good enough" for the ALS clinic to see me. Strange experience. Take care, Peg