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The test

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 1:29 pm
by twinsmom13
What is the name of the test many of you have done to find out what nerves are not working in your arm? I think it is EMS or ETS. I'm not really sure. I would like to schedule the test for myself, but I can't remmber its name.

Thanks

Re: The test

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 1:41 pm
by Kath
Hi Heather

I have had 3 emg's and 2 MRI's... The emg is the test that will tell you what nerver's are functioning.

It is a very uncomfortable test but as far as I was concerned it cleared up some blank spots for me. I wanted to know what was injured and the exact nature of my injury. I think we have a right to know. I was tired of not fully understanding what functioned and what did/could not function.

Kath

Re: The test

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:45 pm
by njbirk
They usually also do a nerve conduction test at the same time as the EMG so you should have both of these tests done.

Nancy