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stxrberrym00n

Updated 10mo ago

Tilt Table Test and EMG Procedure: What to Expect?

has anyone done a tilt table test and can tell me what to expect? i’ve read a lot about it and i’m quite nervous as i had a friend in middle school who coded on the table. also has anyone had an EMG procedure done? is that painful?

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Wanderinglumos

1y

I had a tilt table. If you wanna message me I could share my experience in a little bit when I have a couple moments! The notification would be a good reminder bc brain fog lol
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tallgirl22

1y

My tilt table was not too bad, I fainted which is not ideal but it did give me some answers which was important. EMG is painful but relatively fast, I have to go in for a second one soon and I am dreading that one.
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stxrberrym00n

1y

thank you for your reply! how long did your EMG take? my doctor wrote down 1 hour and 30 minutes. was it the shocks or the needles that was painful?
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soapyyy

1y

I’m sorry about your friend. A tilt table is similar to if you were just standing for a while, except instead of standing on the ground, you are strapped to a table that is tilted upright. It will trigger symptoms. I had a delayed severe flare up after mine that only came a few days after the test, and I know a lot of people experience flare ups from it. Sometimes people pass out, though I did not. My main advice is to make sure you have someone close who will understand your needs if symptoms are bad after the test. Have water / Gatorade prepared. You got this.
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stxrberrym00n

1y

thank you! i wasn’t aware it could trigger flare ups afterwards
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kateafranklin

1y

I have also had the tilt table. It’s not fun. All of these are very accurate descriptions. Just be prepared with the fact that you’re not going to feel good afterward
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auroraven

1y

The worst part about the tilt table for me was the IV as I'm awful with needles. The tilt table process itself wasn't problematic for me, I did pass out but I expected this and I'm so used to it I wouldn't call it scary or problematic. I have not personally had an EMG but I do know people who have, and they say it definitely hurts but it's not unbearable
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NewYork

1y

I’ve never heard about getting an IV with a tilt table test. That’s very interesting. Is there a certain reason they gave you an IV.

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