John A. Campa III, MD - Clinical Neurosciences

NEUROPATHIC PAIN CENTER

FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH & TREATMENT

John A. Campa III, MD

Clinical Neurosciences & Attending Neurologist

Featuring: New Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid, Non-Narcotic, Non-Opioid, Non-Addictive Pain Control & Management

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NEW ADDRESS: 7520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Building-E, Suite E4, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Heading north on Pennsylvania towards Montgomery intersection, turn left into first parking lot from Pennsylvania. We are in the second building (E) on the left.

Now accepting CareCredit, Medicare, TriCare (CHAMPUS), TriCare For Life, ChampVA, U.S. Dept. of Labor - OWCP

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BEFORE COMPLETING THE NEW PATIENT FORMS PACKET YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT THE OFFICE DIRECTLY FOR AN INITIAL SCREENING TELEPHONE INTERVIEW.
ONLY COMPLETE THE FORMS IF YOU ARE DIRECTED TO DO SO AFTER SPEAKING WITH OUR STAFF.

John A. Campa III, MD - Clinical Neurosciences
7520 Montgomery Blvd. NE-Building-E, STE E4
Albuquerque, NM 87109
United States
ph: (505) 508-1543 - El Dr. Campa habla español !
fax: (505) 554-2118
alt: Mon-Fri * Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, M.S.T.
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EMG Testing

before EMG information

Warning !

Please notify us before your testing if any of the following applies to you:

You are on a blood thinner like Coumadin, Lovenox, Heparin or Warfarin.
You have any type of electrical device in your body, such as a cardiac pacemaker, dorsal column stimulator or Interstim.
You are currently sick or have a fever.
You are allergic to tape or latex.
You have a seizure disorder or epilepsy.
You have a bleeding disorder or tendency.

Cardiac Pacemaker

If you have a cardiac pacemaker, we will likely be unable to perform your testing safely.

Blood Thinners

If your blood is thinned by Coumadin, Warfarin, Heparin or Lovenox, you will need to discuss this with your prescribing doctor, to see if you are able to stop your blood thinner before our testing.

EMG Testing

EMG stands for Electromyography. This testing consists of two parts. The first part is called Nerve Conduction Velocity testing (NCV for short). Electrodes are first placed on either your arms or legs. Then using a stimulator to administer a low voltage electrical stimulus or shock to the nerve, the electrodes then determine how well and how fast this electrical impulse travels up and down the nerve and spine. If there is a problem, the signal will either be weakened, delayed or blocked. The computer can then detect this and determine how
severe the problem is.

The second part is the actual EMG. In this test, a very small acupuncture-like needle probe is gently inserted into various muscles on your arms, legs, back or neck, depending on where your doctor suspects a problem. Once the probe is inserted, it will then send back
information from the muscle, depending on how abnormal the nerves are functioning. This information, plus the information from the NCV testing, will then give your doctor a very good indication on just how severe or damaged your muscles and nerves are and what treatment is available to you.

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PUDENDAL EMG

Your doctor may have ordered this test if you are having trouble controlling your bladder, bowels or maintaining an erection.

In this test, you are lying on your side or face down. The examiner will then cleanse the area around the rectum or anal region and a small EMG needle is then inserted into the muscle of the sphincter - on the right and left side. A computer reading is then taken and the needle is removed.

The test will usually not require more than 10-15 minutes to complete.

This test evaluates the Pudendal nerves, which control the bowels, bladder and sexual function. If abnormal information is found, then your doctor will know what treatment can be given to try and improve these problems.

After EMG information

After your EMG testing, it is not unusual for you to feel sore over the testing areas or even notice a temporary increase in your pain. Some bruising may be noticed as well.

To treat these symptoms, you may place an ice pack over the sore area for 15 minutes at a time and you can do this up to 4 times a day. You may also take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol (if not allergic) if necessary. Any soreness or pain will usually resolve in 2-3 days.

Contact Dr. Campa's office (505) 508-1543 if the above symptoms do not resolve or if you develop fever during the first 3 days after the procedure.

Please feel free to call us at any time with any additional concerns or questions you may have about your procedure.

Time for Testing & additional prep information

• For the EMG testing, allow 1 1/2 hours.

• The day of the testing, bathe as usual but do not use any lotions, creams, oils, perfumes or conditioners on your head, neck, back, arms or legs.

• Do not apply makeup to your forehead. These substances may interfere with the testing.

• If you are having your arms and neck evaluated, wear or bring with you a loose fitting, short sleeve top or shirt to change into.

• If your back and legs are being tested, bring or wear loose fitting shorts and a loose fitting short sleeve shirt or top.

• Remove all jewelry.

• You may take your pain medications the day of the testing if necessary, unless your physician has stated otherwise.

our approach...

"For optimal diagnosis and treatment to occur, structural abnormalities found on exam, MRI, X-ray or CT, must then be further studied to determine the presence (or absence) of any related functional abnormalities - only then, can the true source of the problem be isolated and treated."