Doctor recommendation

[Crankin]

I had an EMG when they were trying to figure out my issues in 2007. I had a very nice brand new neurologist who was amazed that I didn't mind the pain. I told him my suffering quotient was high from cycling! Seriously, it was not that bad.
I don't know anyone else who has had one.

[snapdragen]

I'll chime in and agree with those who say start with your regular doc. Your next step may be a neurologist or an ortho doc.

I've had a couple of EMGs, I didn't find the pain horrible - probably because the pain in my arms and hands was already hideous.

Good luck, I hope you find a solution soon.

[nscrbug]

Thank you all, for the great suggestions! Yes, I have had an EMG before (on my legs/lower spine)...it wasn't bad at all (like others said, must be my high pain threshold). The idea that this could be stemming from a neck problem has also occurred to me, so I will definitely explore that avenue. To answer some questions that were asked by a few...yes, I am riding on drop-style handlebars, my positioning on my bike is quite upright. I'd like to continue riding on drop-style bars, if at all possible. I just purchased a VERY expensive custom Ti road bike, and changing the bars would completely alter the look of the bike which is something I really don't want to do. I do spin classes as well, and my hands are not an issue during those classes (and I set-up my handlebars to be even with my saddle in spin class, so the bars are fairly low). I do, however, feel like sometimes my hands will bother me during weight lifting...feels like my grip is affected...like I can't squeeze my hands sufficiently around the bars/dumbells/attachments. And I have tried every combination of gloves out there...lots of padding, a little padding, no padding, gloveless...you name it!

I'm just hoping that there is some doctor out there that can help me. I will start with my regular family doc, and see what he thinks.

Linda

[emily_in_nc]

Good luck! It sounds awful. Have you considered a recumbent bike if you can't resolve the issue? That might as there should be no pressure upon your hands.