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Hey all:
I've been talking with my doctors about my seizures, and now they have scheduled an MRI and EEG which came back as normal. She has decided to refer me to a neurologist and take me off my anxiety medication as well as schedule a sleep deprived EEG.
I've been reading online on how to prepare for one of those and most of the internet says that they want you to have half the amount of sleep as normal, so if you're sleeping 6 hours a day, then you'd sleep for 3 hours the night before the test.
When the hospital called to confirm the appointment, they told me that I cannot sleep for 24 hours prior to the test.
The test is Wednesday morning. So, I get to sleep tonight and wake up no later than 7:15AM - and my EEG is scheduled for 24 hours past that.
I have not found anywhere that tells me whether I can rely on caffeine or not, to keep myself awake.
I'm so nervous to do this. I know that lack of sleep, too much caffeine and anxiety are my triggers - hence the anxiety medication....
I'm wondering what would happen if I had a seizure in the middle of the night before my test? I always sleep after my seizures. Would that cause the hospital to reschedule my EEG?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
M
I've been talking with my doctors about my seizures, and now they have scheduled an MRI and EEG which came back as normal. She has decided to refer me to a neurologist and take me off my anxiety medication as well as schedule a sleep deprived EEG.
I've been reading online on how to prepare for one of those and most of the internet says that they want you to have half the amount of sleep as normal, so if you're sleeping 6 hours a day, then you'd sleep for 3 hours the night before the test.
When the hospital called to confirm the appointment, they told me that I cannot sleep for 24 hours prior to the test.
The test is Wednesday morning. So, I get to sleep tonight and wake up no later than 7:15AM - and my EEG is scheduled for 24 hours past that.
I have not found anywhere that tells me whether I can rely on caffeine or not, to keep myself awake.
I'm so nervous to do this. I know that lack of sleep, too much caffeine and anxiety are my triggers - hence the anxiety medication....
I'm wondering what would happen if I had a seizure in the middle of the night before my test? I always sleep after my seizures. Would that cause the hospital to reschedule my EEG?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
M