EMG

I had the EMG procedure done last week and got the results back right away.  My muscles and nerves are all healthy according to the neurologist.  However, I am still experiencing a little bit of back pain so I'm opting to get the epidural steroid injection and will also be doing physical therapy soon.  I just have to make the appointment and plan for someone to drive me back home after the injection is done.
The EMG procedure went well and wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.  First he tested my nerves by zapping each one...starting at my feet and then going up to the back of my knees.  It didn't hurt, but was more like sharp pins and needles going up my leg.  After that was done, he then tested my muscles by placing a tiny needle into different parts of my legs & back...I would flex the muscle with each poke.

I go back for a follow up in six weeks.  I can tell that I'm slowly getting better.  I just have to be careful.