Just for the record, this will be my third EMG on the right arm. I had one within a month of my initial symptoms (in 01-02) and was told my arm was "as bad as it gets". The NS had me do another pre-surgery in March, the neurologist was shocked that the doc wanted to recheck (he was afraid I was also bad at C5-6), and even more shocked I hadn't had surgery yet. Wait'll he sees me Tuesday!
Now, since the arm symptoms are back again, I get the needles and shocks yet once more. The test isn't that bad, for those of you who haven't had one. I'd take 3 of these over one CT myelogram any day of the week. Less painful and a lot quicker.
The instructions for the epidural said to stop blood thinners (I don't use them), aspirin, steroids and antibiotics prior to the shot. I'm figuring that while Lortab has acetominophen (or however you spell it) I probably should take a break. Have no idea what amytriptiline is (Elavil) or Skelaxin (my muscle relaxant), but I figure the less junk in my system the more I'll know if the epi works, as well as being able to point to where it hurts.
Withdrawal...let's see how strung out I am after a year plus on this s...er, medicine.
And just how much pain is or isn't being masked. I'm not brave, just tired of the mouthful of pills I swallow several times each day.
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Nancy D-ACDF C6-7 on 6/7/02. Donor bone with no hardware
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