EMG and Nerve Conduction Tests

[Mystery Reader]

Hi, Folks!

Has anyone here ever had and EMG, or a nerve conduction test (or both) performed?

Are there any risks involved with these tests for us folks with tinnitus/sound sensitivities, or any particular precautions we should take during testing?

I've done a little research on them and they seem pretty straightforward, but was wondering what experience/advice anyone here who has had one might have to offer.

I always bring ear muffs with me to any medical facility, so I'll have those with me as a precaution, anyway.

Any input from folks who have had these tests done is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Mystery Reader

 

[another sean]

I had a nerve conduction test a month ago and it didn't affect my tinnitus at all. Never conduction tests are really unpleasant. Some will be little zaps but then some will be big deep jolt. Make sure to ask the doc when it's one of the big ones so you are prepared.

 

[Mystery Reader]

@another sean
Thanks so much for your reply and advice. I will remember to ask about this.
Has your hyperacusis continued to improve for you? I hope so. I was glad to learn of your improvements in another thread of yours.
If anyone else has any experience/advice to share on these tests, it would be much appreciated! I'm concerned about conduction through the electrical impulses having an affect on the tinnitus, hyperacusis, and ears in general. I've also learned that the machine you're hooked up to can produce a lot of static. If all of this seems neurotic, I hope you'll forgive and understand; medical testing has become a huge concern since the onset of this.
Test is tomorrow (08/20), so will be checking back to find out if there is any further input on this.
If not -- wish me luck!
Again, thanks to @another sean for taking the time to reply.
Best to all, and hope you're all improving!

Mystery Reader

 

[John Mahan]

What is going on with you Mystery Reader to warrant a nerve conduction test? Do you have a sense of neuropathy in your body? Just curious.

 

[another sean]

I dont know of any static the test will create. its basically like sticking your finger in light socket. your gonna get a brief good jolt is all. and its on your extremities, not next to your ear. your limbs will absorb most of it. thats why you leg or arm will twitch the most and not your entire body. I dont think it will effect your tinnitus at all and this is coming from a certified hypochondriac. And actually the only thing Ive ever heard electricity doing for tinnitus is make it better through deep brain stimulation. I think you're gonna be just fine. and my tinnitus is classified as debilitating and made the test had no effect on my tinnitus.

 

[Mystery Reader]

@another sean Thanks again for your input on this! The EMG part of the test actually does produce quite a bit of static from the monitor you are hooked up to, as one contracts and relaxes the muscles as directed by the physician. I had learned about this a couple of days ago via a YouTube video demonstrating and EMG, and so wore ear muffs during this part of the testing. I was curious if anyone else who has had these tests had had any issues with their tinnitus/hyperacusis during or afterward, or if they had any specific advice about what to do during testing, which is why I asked my initial questions. Your responses were very helpful in terms of what to expect during the nerve conduction testing, and I thank you again for taking the time to respond. From reading your posts along the way, you've been very supportive of a lot of folks on this forum!

@John Mahan The testing was ordered by my PCP for reasons I won't go into right now; I was curious if anyone who had ever had these tests had any advice on risks or precautions. I've found that a lot of folks on the forum are quite knowledgeable when it comes to things like this. Thanks for asking!

In fact, a general overall "Thank You" to all on the board who take the time to patiently answer (or ask) questions related to medical testing, or other concerns. There is a lot of good information, and a lot of good people on this forum.

Best to you!

Mystery Reader