The Nerve Condition Studies have no after-effects but the Electromyography may leave some bruising or swelling and your muscles may feel a little sore for a few hours afterwards. You can bring someone with you to your appointment. Most patients do not find this test painful. This will cause a tingling sensation and some twitching of the muscles of your hand or foot.
If you are having Nerve Conduction Studies, we will apply small electrical stimulus to your nerves and record the responses with small stickers and pads that will be attached to your skin. If you are having an Electromyography test, this involves inserting a fine needle into the muscles and you may feel a little pain. The test will be carried out by a Doctor or a specialist in nerves called a Clinical Physiologist.ĭuring the appointment we might need to do one or both of the following: 
Important: On the morning of your test please do not use body creams/lotions on the arms and legs unless this is to treat a skin condition, as this may affect the test and results. The clinician may ask you to remove some jewellery as it might interfere with the test.
Wear loose fitting clothing so that your legs, back, arms and shoulders can be easily reached. Bring a list of your medication and any allergies with you. Before you come for the test you can have your meals at normal times and continue taking any current medication that you are on unless you have been advised otherwise by your clinician. What do I need to do to prepare for the test? If you have any queries, please ask the doctor that referred you for the test. If you are taking the medication “Pyridostigmine” and you come for a Single Fiber EMG test (SFEMG), the medication should be stopped 12 hours before your test if it is safe to do so (take advice from your doctor). warfarin, rivaroxaban, apixaban) we will need to know your latest blood results (INR values). If you are taking oral anticoagulant medication (i.e. We will need to know if you have a pacemaker or if you are taking any blood thinning medication. What do I need to know before I come to the test? What are Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies?Įlectromyography (EMG) records electrical activity from your muscles and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) from your nerves. 
With our tests we record and interpret electrical signals from the body to help diagnose disorders. Neurophysiology is the study of brain, spinal cord nerve and muscle function.
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