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bob911
I need to know if by taking pain medication before my EMG testing, whether or not it would have a influence on the outcome of the nerve testing.  I just wasn't thinking before I went for the test and only after the test did I think that it might of had a negative affecton the outcome?  Thank you
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The answer is yes, pain medication could affect the outcome of an EMG, but not necesssarily. Review your test results, and if you believe there are inconsistencies, have another.
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Can I take 2 advils before an EMG test?
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