Zap zap

[greatbear]

Blargh. I had my nerve conduction tests done today, I'll get results in a couple days. The problem of the now is, it still feels as though I am having the tests. Getting zapped by those little impulses from the equipment was no big deal, but I swear it "started something" and the sensations I had been putting up with (though decreasing) are having some sort of party this evening. I don't need to be reminded that I am falling apart. lol

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[notdefined.livejournal.com]

oh gawd. Did they stick the spikes into the fleshy part of your hand?

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

No, this was done around my ankles and feet, and they used these adhesive preconfigured electrode packs, basically a paper template that puts all the electrodes in the proper position just by sticking the whole thing in place. They used four packages per foot, and on both feet.

The needles in the hands are done primarily for carpal tunnel tests, which, ironically, given the amount of abuse my hands have been put through for nearly 50 years, I don't suffer from.

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

That is the only test that I swore I would never have done again. It hurt like living hell. He could have just asked me, it was kind of obvious and no revelations were experienced due to the test.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Jeff had that test done and winces when he just talks about it. X-|

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

You're not falling apart, Phil.

It just feels that way somedays.

Hmmm.. interesting that the tests left a residual effect.

I don't think you'll gain any cool super powers out of that deal, though. ;)

Let us know about other tests as you get results in, okay?

*ULTRA-HUGS*

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I have been wondering if mild electrostim might be something that can be done to help. The nerve conduction tests mimic electrical stimulation therapy, but where electrostim uses a constant or varying continuous alternating voltage, the nerve tests send sharp single pulses, like getting zapped with static electricity repeatedly.

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm, I hadn't thought of any possible therapeutic
value coming from that test.. I would ask the Doctor, just out of curiousity.

[redmoonriver.livejournal.com]

*hugs* between the carpal tunnel and the sciattica, I have enough nerve problems that what you went/are going through sounds rather unpleasant. *HUGS*

[2stroker.livejournal.com]

A good argument for medical marijuana in your state !