EMGs are no fun, and it's not because of the pain. I hope it goes quickly and is relatively not too unpleasant for you. I'm glad your friend can bring you. Emotional support was incredibly important for me when I had my EMG and nerve conduction tests done.

I hope everything turns out okay.

As for blood, I am rejected because I am way underweight, and also because I have had problems with anemia too. I'd always wanted to, but that's not going to happen, at least not until after i have kids probably... It's a good thing now, I think. :)