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I have crps. my pain ranges from mild to moderate depending on the day. yesterday i had an emgand i'm having bad burning pain. did emg worsen my pain?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possible: Crps can be flared up by even the smallest things - an EMG could flare it up.

Answered 6/10/2014

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