Darlav
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- May 28, 2008
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I just had my first EMG today at the Cleveland Clinic. Unfortunately, the neuro. performing the test would not share any results with me. She said my Dr. would have to do this. This makes me a bit nervous! Why not give me some sign if things looked O.K.?
I'll stop worrying out loud, and get to my question.
My husband was with me during the test and noticed when the muscles were contracted, there was a large curve upward on the graph (computer). When she tested my right lats ( where I get the constant twitching), when I contracted the muscle, the curve on the graph hardly moved at all. He said about 1/3 the height of all the other muscles. Could this mean my muscle is dying? Or has no electrical conductivity?
I know he wished he never shared that info. with me because I am very nervous.
Has anyone had any similar experience? If so, what does this mean?
Could it be a good sign that she did not test my left lats for a comparison?
I was only tested on my right side for both the NCS and EMG. Do they test both sides if something concerning shows on one side?
Sorry to ramble. I know things have always been out of my hands, but now theres no turning back. I will get the results and they will be what they will be.
I'm hoping for a quick Sat., and Sun.
Thanks for listening, and I would appreciate any Emg info.
Sincerely,
Darla
I'll stop worrying out loud, and get to my question.
My husband was with me during the test and noticed when the muscles were contracted, there was a large curve upward on the graph (computer). When she tested my right lats ( where I get the constant twitching), when I contracted the muscle, the curve on the graph hardly moved at all. He said about 1/3 the height of all the other muscles. Could this mean my muscle is dying? Or has no electrical conductivity?
I know he wished he never shared that info. with me because I am very nervous.
Has anyone had any similar experience? If so, what does this mean?
Could it be a good sign that she did not test my left lats for a comparison?
I was only tested on my right side for both the NCS and EMG. Do they test both sides if something concerning shows on one side?
Sorry to ramble. I know things have always been out of my hands, but now theres no turning back. I will get the results and they will be what they will be.
I'm hoping for a quick Sat., and Sun.
Thanks for listening, and I would appreciate any Emg info.
Sincerely,
Darla