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Waking up early for EEG

Fri, 10/11/2013 - 22:43
Topic: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Testing

I have never had an EEG done before but I have read that sleep deprivation is recommended for the test. In my experience of waking up early I am most certainly going to have seizures and most of my grand mal seizures have happened while being tired in the morning. I am scared of going to take this test while tired and am wondering if I'll even need a wheel chair when entering the building to prevent me from falling. Do any of you have experiences in this or have recommendations for being calm?

Do I deliberately go during the time where I am most likely to have seizures?

Comments

Re: Waking up early for EEG

Submitted by Nerak95 on Sat, 2013-10-12 - 01:30
I'd talk to your neurologist about your concerns.  Normally, they'd like to catch the seizure during an EEG but it depends on what your neuro is looking for.  If you anticipate a seizure while you're waiting to be set up for the EEG, if it makes you more comfortable for your safety, I think a wheelchair would be a good idea.  Still, share your concerns with your neuro.
Karen
I'd talk to your neurologist about your concerns.  Normally, they'd like to catch the seizure during an EEG but it depends on what your neuro is looking for.  If you anticipate a seizure while you're waiting to be set up for the EEG, if it makes you more comfortable for your safety, I think a wheelchair would be a good idea.  Still, share your concerns with your neuro.
Karen

Re: Waking up early for EEG

Submitted by Masterjen on Sat, 2013-10-12 - 14:45
I agree to speak with your neurologist.  Not only for the reasons mentioned by the previous responder, but also to find out if you even should be sleep deprived.  Sometimes a neurologist is looking for an initial baseline, and then will give you instructions on sleep deprivation for a follow-up EEG.

Re: Waking up early for EEG

Submitted by just_joe on Sat, 2013-10-12 - 17:48

Hi Karen 

Neurologists look at different things. Some want the person to be sleep deprived which can show abnormalities. If you have seizures during that time they may be able to pick up an abnormality also.. You might want to call and check with your concerns. He might tell you what he is looking for and why early morning. You can then ask him about the wheelchair.

Abnormalities = seizure activity

Hi Karen 

Neurologists look at different things. Some want the person to be sleep deprived which can show abnormalities. If you have seizures during that time they may be able to pick up an abnormality also.. You might want to call and check with your concerns. He might tell you what he is looking for and why early morning. You can then ask him about the wheelchair.

Abnormalities = seizure activity

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