Patty Posted May 27, 2003 Posted May 27, 2003 Anyone know what a EEG is? I have to go to the hospital for it.I know its some type of testing but have no idea what kind it is.It is for my brain. Thanks. Patty
cindy0039 Posted May 27, 2003 Posted May 27, 2003 Patty - check out this site. It explains what it is. Good luck and don't worry! http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/neurology/electroencephalogramtest/
Author Patty Posted May 27, 2003 Author Posted May 27, 2003 I just read it.Thanks.I have to stay up the night before the test which will seem awkward cause Im used to sleeping at night.But Im going to take something the day before so Im relaxed for the test.The thing I read about having those wires pasted to my head makes me a little nervous,but Im sure Ill do just fine. Patty
cindy0039 Posted May 27, 2003 Posted May 27, 2003 The thing I read about having those wires pasted to my head makes me a little nervous,but Im sure Ill do just fine. Patty - the wires (electrodes) are attached to little round sticky things that just stick to you like stickers - no biggie. Please let us know how it goes.
Author Patty Posted June 8, 2003 Author Posted June 8, 2003 Im real nervous about having the EEG done.The paper says I have to be still during the test but once I fall asleep my body starts jerking and I know it will happen during the EEG.And I know I'm suppose to be still but wont be able to cause of my shakes.Im having it done on Monday at 1 o' clock.And I hope I will be relaxed for the test. Patty
Tony T Posted June 8, 2003 Posted June 8, 2003 First, there is absolutely no pain involved in getting an EEG. Second, if you move during the test it's no big deal. It happens all the time. The biggest thing you have to consider is the information gathered from the test may be very helpful to you in improving your health. That should give you enough motivation to handle things as best you can. I guarantee you...it's no big deal.
Author Patty Posted June 8, 2003 Author Posted June 8, 2003 Thanks,Tony. I will just try to think of things that relax me. Patty
quankanne Posted June 8, 2003 Posted June 8, 2003 or you could think happy thoughts about the GooGoo Dolls guy!
quankanne Posted June 8, 2003 Posted June 8, 2003 another thought ... if you're allowed, try eating something for lunch that makes you feel sleepy. I know a big lunch usually does me in, and I'm just useless at work.
Author Patty Posted June 8, 2003 Author Posted June 8, 2003 Yea.Thats a good one to think about the Goo Goo Dolls guy.I will do that. Patty
Author Patty Posted June 10, 2003 Author Posted June 10, 2003 Today I met my new neurologist and talked about some of the problems I was having.He says it sounds like seizures to him that Im having. Yesterday I was scheduled for an EEG but didnt make it cause I got real sick from the caffeine withdrawel and was vomiting all day plus the night before.And for this type of test they dont want you to have caffeine in your system.So my new nearologist that I met today said how to cut back gradually so Im ready for the EEG.I stopped drinking pepsi and am drinking sprite which is caffeine free. This new doctor I have,I feel more comfortable with and he seems much more nicer then that other one I had. So Im scheduled next Tuesday morning to have the EEG done. I learned a lesson not to stop caffeine all together but to cut down gradually so I dont get those painful headaches. Im trying to cut down every day gradually on my caffiene. Patty
yes Posted June 11, 2003 Posted June 11, 2003 Sounds good, Patty! I'm glad you're more comfortable with this new doctor. Good luck =) -yes
wideawake Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 Good luck Patty! My girl friend works in a neuro department and preforms eeg's on a daily basis. From what she's told me they are not painful or uncomfortable at all, and they will provide a lot of info your doctors need. Best of luck!
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