EMG Test: Fear & Anxiety

Hi guys! I have my first EMG tmw morning at 9:15 am... I'm really scared & I'm trying to keep my composure. This sucks. I'm just so stressed. Been waiting for this for almost a year... I've had a really good month being positive but now I'm back to that dark place again. I'm gonna cry & I prolly won't be able to even speak! Ugh, I just want to be me again!!! :'(

You have waited a year without any decline, that is the best reassurance! I know it sucks but it will be fine. The anxiety increases the symptoms so be aware that before the EMG, it will be bad. After that, I bet it would ease!

Hi Missy, if you had a really good month, be happy with that and don't fear the outcome of the EMG or the EMG test itself. You will be fine.... do you get the results directly after the EMG? I had to wait 4 weeks for the result. Good luck tomorrow and let us know the result.

I will post everything I find out.. I'm on my way there & just trying to stay relaxed!! Kinda hard but it is what it is!!!! I want to get it over with SO bad!! Hmmm dunno what to think, my mind is going crazy right now.... Ugh. One hour to go!!

Oh Missi, I can relate to you. The day before my EMG was one of the hardest of my life. And since, I have refused to see a neuro for a follow up (once I got the news that my EMG was clear) because I'm pretty scarred from the fear and hope to never see a neurologist again!Anyway, you're going to be just fine. The fact you've been twitching for a year, just like everyone else said, is so indicative that this is benign. Otherwise, you would fall into the medical journals as an anomaly for "the dreaded disease".I know it's hard because your mind keeps going to the .001% chance that they'll find something scary on your EMG. All I can advise is try to distract yourself today as much as possible. Do whatever it takes to get yourself away from your computer, don't google anything, get outdoors if you can, and keep your mind off of all of this as much as you can.I remember reading that EMGs test muscle weakness. That made me feel better, because I didn't have any weakness. I personally think half the neuros we have all seen have allowed us to get EMGs not because they think we need them, but because they know it's the only way our anxiety will lessen.Mitra

I was pretty stressed right before my EMG. My neurologist is pretty cool. He talked to me throughout the whole thing. He explained everything he was doing and seeing.... step by step. That helped me relax. The test itself wasn't that bad. A little discomfort. Nothing major. The neurologist said that the EMG confirmed what he already knew from examining me.... that I have BFS.... nothing worse. I think that he did the EMG more for my benefit. He knew how anxiety ridden I was. Good luck! I'll bet that you'll do just fine!!!!

Hey Missi, You haven't been back since your emg. I'm sure all was fine, hope you're well..let us know.Jay

Hello all!! Sorry for the delay.. EMG was fine, they gave me meds for MG for now to try... I've been really stressed in my personal life & I work a TON so I kinda put it off but I shouldn't have... I have no weakness, am doing well, just still have the twitching... Leg is pretty much better now, occasionally wearing out but for the most part it's 99% better.... Chrissy I sent you a message.. you guys are great & I'm sorry if I took off & made anyone wonder!!!

Heey Missi, I'm glad your okay, congrats !!

Congratulations on your good news, Missi! Hope it brings a sigh of relief and some peace of mind! Onward and upward!