ELECTROMYOGRAPHY??

trisher

Hi Peeps


I have received a letter to go for an Electromyography.

I wondered if anybody has had this done and what they do? Do you have to take your clothes off or anything like that?

Is there anything I should do or take before I go?

Does it take long?

I would like to know what they are going to do. I'm more cocerned if you have to get on a bed or couch as I'm in a wheelchair.

If anybody knows I would like to hear about it as I will have to go on m own .

Many Thanks

trisher xx

vonski

Hi Trisher

How are things with you now? hope they are getting better and that there is some improvement with your hubby.

Not sure if this is the electronic nerve test thing but if it is I had one last week and was able to stay in my wheelchair for it and there wasn't a problem Only thing is if you are having your hands tested too they have to be warm, I had to sit in the waiting room with my hands under my armpits for around 20 mins :oops: It took less than an hour for me.
Hi Trisher


Just seen Lynn's post and she is right, I was asked to wear loose clothes and short sleeves plus easy to remove socks and shoes.

Love
Vonski x
Love
Vonski x

Wonkylegs

I am guessing this is the long name for the EMG test my hubby had. His was not for arthritis, but MND, so involved a range of body bits. He got a letter telling him about it, and he also rang them before to ask what it would involve. He found it a bit uncomfortable, but manageable. It did make him very tired though.

I know other people have had this type of test to diagnose carpal tunnel ect. is this what they are looking for in you? I know that they do need you to be very warm, so wear plenty of layers!

good luck!

trisher

Hi vonski

Thanks for your reply. It's just when I'm there they alsways extpect hubby to get me on and off couches. Tnnks ffor letting me know. I thought I might have to get undressed.

Hubby unfortunaltey took a turn for the worse. I did'nt want to post it. I don't know what to do wiht myself.

I feel so ill I'm tired but can't sleep everything seems to be swelling up and burning. I've been spending all my time with him i'm in a lot of pain. i'm trying to stay positive keep upbeat but it's so hard.

I'm fjust allimg to pieces inside.

I'm sorry for maoning..

love trisher xxx

trisher

Hi Wonkeylegs

I think it must be something to do with Rheummy I've not been anywhere else lately only had the op on my hand which is still in plaster.

Thanks for letting me know I did not get anything with it I suppose I could ring up and find out . I'm stupid I nver thoug of that.

Thanks hough

trisher xx

trisher

Hi Lynn

Yeh there was nothing with the letter. Dumb me does'nt think to ring up do I eh.

It's just that everytime wwe go they always expect hubby to see to me. They look at me and say are you are able to stand. I now just
lift my skirt and say can you see any legs. I know I should'nt but it does get to me.
I've got my cotton wall head on at the moment I think. Still I don't have to worry about wearing comfortable shoes yeh.

Don't you worry about the mxt. Hope it don't make you sick. If you don't take it I'll send the Forum Helicopter round your house. He has instructions to make sure you take your medicines

Remember the tip Isaid a few weeks ago Have ice lollies in freezer. That's what my old doc recommended because of how i'm so sick with my gall bladder.

Let me know how you get on. The sulfa is doing nothing for me either.


love trisher xxx

vonski

Hi Trisher

So sorry you are having to go through all this worry about your husband and your own aches and pains too. I wish there was something I could do to help.

It will be so hard for you to relax as your brain is probably working overtime but please try, you need your rest too.

Love and gentle hugs
Vonski x

angel1

My heart goes out to you Trish. I have been where you are now, I truly understand. Actually, that isn`t totally true, because when my husband was very ill, I was still completely well myself, so can only imagine how much worse it is for you.

Can you get your GP to come to see you? Maybe he/she would prescribe some strong sleeping tablets. The sleepless nights are so completely soul destroying. Also, perhaps he/she could arrange help for you when you have your own hospital visits, or suggest any other assistance you may benefit from.

Have you spoken to the Helpline here at AC? I have heard that they are wonderful.

Please feel free to PM me if I can help you in any way, and know that you are constantly in my thoughts......Much love......Ange.

skezier

Hi Trisher,

It sounds like it will not involve being undressed but if you have one wear a big over sized t-shirt as when ever they tell me to strip off thats part of my underwear and I have never yet been asked to remove it....... Mind it might be the steel look I have in my eyes

I am so sorry to read about your Husband. A ((())) and love Cris xx

Oh and sulfa....... Its doing nothing for me either :?

annebr

Trisher,

I have nothing useful to add but I just wanted to send you my love and let you know I am thinking about you.

Please don't feel along and keep posting, I am sure there is always someone to help day or night.

Anne

debatat

(((TRisher ))) I am sorry you have so much worry to deal with. I hope your hubby improves. Take care of yourself, hospital visits are exhausting. We are all thinking of you.

Deb x

trisher

Hi Ange,

Oh how is your hubby now , is he better? I hope so. It's worrying is'nt it?

Is this the mesg. you wanted me to read?

Thank you so much. I did'nt see this. I'm sorry Ange.My mind is all over the place, at the moment. Hope you did'nt think I was rude.

I have had so many thngs to do including telling the men who were going to put in a shower and tile the bathrooom.

I will keep it in mind re PM. I've got it. I'll speak to you later, promise.

I rang my GP, she has been to see me,

love trisher xxx

trisher

Hi Deb

Oh thank you. You have all been so kind to me. I'll never forget it. I'm sure when hubby does get better he will do a post to all of you.

I'm so willing him to get well, he's got to.

All my love

trisher xxx