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

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.

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.

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

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