Today I was seen by a Neurologist to identify other problems. After having an EMG test that is used in determining nerve compression, certain nerve disease, and certain muscle diseases. The test consists of two phases (both of which are sometimes not done, dependeing on the individual case). The first phase of the testing consists of applying a stimulator device (which is a small, hand held electical unit), to the skin over various nerves at certain locations of the body. A small electical stimulus is given, and the nerve's ability to conduct this stimulus is measured. In practical terms, it is suppose to feel as if a small electric shock has been given with the muscles involved having a small twitch in response. Although it is said to not be especially painful, it is an unusual feeling and has no lasting effects.

The second portion of the test, if required, consists of inserting a fine needle into various muscles. This thin needle is placed through the skin into the muscle body itself and picks up the "irritability" of the muscle (which relates to either muscle disorder problems with the nerve going to that particular muscle).

I didn't know that this would be done today. I am glad that it was though. All the doctor told me is that I'm a mess and that I have several problems and that one would be bad enough. He also told me that he was sorry that I've endured this for over half a decade. I just quoted him word for word and I keep thinking about those words. Somebody told me they were sorry and it wasn't even his own fault. He seemed sincere to help me.

I kept telling everyone, my lawyer (Mastagni Law), other doctors over the years... I told them something was terrribly wrong. I told them I could feel by body dying. I can feel it in every muscle of my being. I wonder if it's all too late to make a difference now. I won't know more until the doctors report is complete. Up to 6 weeks from now. These tests should have been done years ago. I suppose better late than never. And I suppose too even if it's too late to be fixed or treated properly atleast I'll finally have answers.

Portions of this test did hurt me. It wasn't painless. Parts of it were very painful. Other parts weren't so bad. I almost passed out twice.

The answers will eventually have made it all worth it. I think.