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Individuals undergoing a sleep EEG may be asked to remain awake the night before their test. They may be given a sedative prior to the test to induce sleep.
An EEG typically takes about 30-60 minutes to perform. Additional time may be required for preparation and setup before the test begins.
EEG
An EEG test.
An EEG (electroencephalogram) test measures the electrical activity in the brain. It is often used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as epilepsy, seizures, and other neurological disorders.
Suboxone can cause changes in EEG patterns by reducing the amplitude and frequency of brain waves. It can lead to slowed brain activity and altered brain wave patterns, which can manifest as drowsiness, confusion, and impaired cognitive function on the EEG.
There are many reasons why an EEG and MRI Scan will show different results. They are different kinds of test that look for different things. Talk to your doctor about this.
The most common diagnostic test is the EEG or electro encephalogram.
Because both nicotine and caffeine are stimulants - they would give a false reading on an EEG machine. Abstaining from smoking and drinking coffee for 24 hours before the test, would give a more accurate trace.
Eggs
Before an EEG begins, a nurse or technologist attaches approximately 16-21 electrodes to a person's scalp using an electrically conductive, washable paste.
Your EEG (electroencephalogram, or measure of brain activity) is not normally affected by MS. But your EEG can tell you about MS if used in conjunction with another diagnostic tool called a VEP (visual evoked potential) test. In a VEP test, you are seated in front of a computer screen while connected to an EEG. The screen displays different patterns (flashing dots or checkerboards), and the EEG measures the brain's response to the stimulus. More importantly, the brain records the delay between the stimulus and the brain's response. When someone with MS has Optic Neuritis, the signals from the eyes to the brain are delayed, and the VEP test will show this.