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Nerve pain after lumbar puncture5/19/2023 ![]() Neuromuscular disorder resources American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) You may feel some soreness where the needle was put in for a short time after the test. You may return to your normal activities right away. The results are then sent to the provider who ordered the test. The physician will discuss the results with you before you leave. You can request that the physician stops the test at any time. ![]() This electrical activity is shown on a screen and can be heard over a speaker.ĮMG’s can be painful, but most people are able to tolerate it well. No electrical stimulation is applied during the muscle testing as the needle picks up the electrical activity normally present in the muscle. The electromyography is done by placing a thin needle into the muscle. Measurements are made of how fast and how well a nerve carries a message. Nerve conduction studies are done by placing sticker electrodes on the skin and applying electrical stimulation to the nerves. Information you should tell your provider before an NCS or EMG
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