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WADA testing
Sat, 08/13/2005 - 23:39I am having a Wada test in a few weeks. I dont know what to expect other than the vague and somewhat scary description I have read from my doctors. Has anyone been through this teat who can tell me what to expect?
Winders
Comments
RE: WADA testing
Submitted by dfriedman on Tue, 2005-08-16 - 15:30
You have nothing to worry about. It's not that bad. You just have to lie still and do what they say. It's a crazy test. Have fun with it.
Diana
You have nothing to worry about. It's not that bad. You just have to lie still and do what they say. It's a crazy test. Have fun with it.
Diana
RE: RE: RE: WADA testing
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2005-08-16 - 10:06
Glad to see all the helpful info here! There are some variations to the procedures at different institutions, for example whether they will test both sides of the brain on the same day, how long it may take, if med changes need to be done, if you stay overnight or how long you should expect to be there, etc. If you haven't yet talked to a nurse, ask your epilepsy doctor to see one at the facility where you are having it. Most surgical centers have epilepsy nurses to help provide this type of education. Also the neuropsychologist at the center will have lots of good information, since they usually are the ones doing the testing. They may have detailed written information about your care before and after the Wada or should be able to get it for you.
Best wishes,
epi_help@epilepsyproject.org
Glad to see all the helpful info here! There are some variations to the procedures at different institutions, for example whether they will test both sides of the brain on the same day, how long it may take, if med changes need to be done, if you stay overnight or how long you should expect to be there, etc. If you haven't yet talked to a nurse, ask your epilepsy doctor to see one at the facility where you are having it. Most surgical centers have epilepsy nurses to help provide this type of education. Also the neuropsychologist at the center will have lots of good information, since they usually are the ones doing the testing. They may have detailed written information about your care before and after the Wada or should be able to get it for you.
Best wishes,
epi_help@epilepsyproject.org