Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Re: [epilepsy] Re: The verdict and some beers

Rach,

Times sure have changed!. when I had my first EEG 46 years ago--
nine papers came out of the machine. (Like an EKG had one). Now
everything goes into the computer.

Millie

> Hi there Katy,
>
> When I have my EEGs with new people, it's actually quite funny. They see a
> seizure on their screen and say "come back, are you okay?" thinking I just
> had a seizure. I don't always notice them, I feel funny but as long as
> someone isn't speaking (and thus I need to listen/absorb the info) to me
> it's not a problem.
>
> I think the EEG concept is pretty amazing. Those getting the test used to
> have to have each hand in a bucket of water. Much nicer to be laying on a
> bed I think. :D
>
> I think with the 24hr EEG if no seizure is had then I stay longer. But if
> I
> miss even one dose of medication I have a seizure, so if I don't have a
> seizure that's pretty darn bad luck!
>
> Thanks very much Katy. :)
>
> ~ Rach
>
>
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>
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