Electromyography Treatment in India

Sai Patel, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Sai Patel, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had been experiencing persistent weakness and a strange 'pins and needles' sensation in his right hand for months. As someone who spent long hours coding, he initially dismissed it as carpal tunnel from overwork. However, the weakness progressed to the point where he struggled to grip his coffee mug or type efficiently. His primary care doctor, concerned about possible nerve damage, referred him to a neurologist. The neurologist, Dr. Chen, recommended an Electromyography (EMG) to differentiate between a peripheral nerve issue, like carpal tunnel, and something more central, like a pinched nerve in his neck. During the procedure, Sai found the needle insertion uncomfortable and the electrical pulses startling, but he focused on breathing through it, knowing it was necessary for answers. The EMG confirmed a moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Post-procedure, Sai felt only minor soreness at the needle sites for a day. With a clear diagnosis, he felt immense relief. He underwent a successful corticosteroid injection and started wearing a wrist splint. Emotionally, he shifted from anxious uncertainty about a potentially debilitating condition to feeling empowered with a manageable treatment plan, grateful to have a path forward to regain full function for his work and family life.