EMG and nerve conduction studies test how nerves and muscles are working. They may be used for numbness, tingling, weakness, nerve pain, neuropathy, pinched nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome, or muscle disease questions. Ask what the test was looking for, what was abnormal, and whether results match symptoms.
How to use this guide
Use this article to prepare for a conversation with your treating doctor or to decide whether a doctor-reviewed second opinion may help. It is educational and does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace medical care.
Questions to bring forward
- What decision am I trying to make right now?
- Which records support the current recommendation?
- What are the benefits, risks, and alternatives?
- What would change the recommendation?