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VEEG?

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 20:43

I am scheduled for a VEEG on Thursday morning to ??? My seizures have been well controlled and I am very afraid I am going to go in there and sit for 6 days and nothing will happen. I am going to call my doc tomorrow but he probably won't call me back. I guess I am just nervous, but I really cannot afford to miss all the work. I told my job I would be gone possibly from this Thurs to next Tues, six days total.

What is the clinical benefit to the VEEG? I know it can help map things out if you are considering brain surgery, but right now I'm not. I guess its a good thing to have done but I am like 70% sure I am not going to have a seizure. I am going to try to talk to a doc on Thurs. when I first go in, because I am just not seeing the point of going thru this HUGE disruption in my life.

Comments

Re: VEEG?

Submitted by kjcanada1979 on Tue, 2008-06-17 - 23:24

I was only in the hospital for 4 days for my VEEG.  I didnt think I would ever have a seizure in there!  But they provoke them as much as possible.  It is not only for finding out if you are a candidate for surgery, but it also tells them where the seizures start at.  I went for 12 years without having a VEEG.  When I finally found a new doctor, thats the first thing he wanted to do, because he looked through my file and saw that I didnt have one.  It told him a lot more about my seizures then. 

I was only in the hospital for 4 days for my VEEG.  I didnt think I would ever have a seizure in there!  But they provoke them as much as possible.  It is not only for finding out if you are a candidate for surgery, but it also tells them where the seizures start at.  I went for 12 years without having a VEEG.  When I finally found a new doctor, thats the first thing he wanted to do, because he looked through my file and saw that I didnt have one.  It told him a lot more about my seizures then. 

Re: VEEG?

Submitted by Maggie on Tue, 2008-06-17 - 23:58

Hi amyolive~ I have had 2 VEEG's.One for 6 days the other for 4 days. The VEEG shows the actual seizure and it is also taking a video of you also while having one. It is not just for surgery. It tells them what type of seizure your having,the time of day your having it,your memory when the nurse asks you questions. Alot of times it is done to see if meds are working or if they need to be changed. If your not having one they may provoke one.or try to by sleep depriving you also take your meds away. Just bring plenty of things to do while laying in bed. Books,crossword puzzles etc. I would be sure that the doctor knows that your seizures are well controlled. I wish you only the best. Good luck and God bless you

*Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled,and do not let them be afraid.* ~John 14:27

Hi amyolive~ I have had 2 VEEG's.One for 6 days the other for 4 days. The VEEG shows the actual seizure and it is also taking a video of you also while having one. It is not just for surgery. It tells them what type of seizure your having,the time of day your having it,your memory when the nurse asks you questions. Alot of times it is done to see if meds are working or if they need to be changed. If your not having one they may provoke one.or try to by sleep depriving you also take your meds away. Just bring plenty of things to do while laying in bed. Books,crossword puzzles etc. I would be sure that the doctor knows that your seizures are well controlled. I wish you only the best. Good luck and God bless you

*Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled,and do not let them be afraid.* ~John 14:27

Re: VEEG?

Submitted by amyolive on Sat, 2008-06-21 - 14:49
Back from the VEEG.  It was not too bad, but I was VERY glad to take a nice long shower.  I was worried about nothing, I had two seizures and I think they got some good info.  Hopefully won't have to do it again soon though!

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