Does it hurt?
No. There is no pain while the EEG is recorded. There is some rubbing of the scalp prior to the recording.
Will my head be shaved?
No.
Will I be shocked by the electrodes?
No. The instrument only reads your brain's electrical activity.
Will I be injected with anything?
No. The EEG recording is completely non-invasive.
How long will it take?
Approximately 45 - 60 minutes.
Should I do anything special before the test?
- Get a good night’s sleep the evening before.
- On the morning of the test wash your hair thoroughly.
- Do not use cream rinse or conditioner, hair spray, mousse, etc. These products can leave a residue that can make it difficult to get good EEG readings.
- Dry your hair completely and do not braid it.
- Do not drink alcohol for at least two days before the test (48 hours).
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco for 10 hours prior to the test.
- No coffee or tea for 15 hours prior to the test.
- Do not take any supplements unless you have been directed to do so by your physician.
What about medications?
Discuss your medications with your physician and follow his or her instructions. You may need to discontinue some or all medications. Unless instructed by your physician, do not take any over the counter medications; i.e. aspirin, antihistamines, ibuprofen, Tylenol, nasal sprays, cough medicine, allergy medication, analgesics, herbs, food supplements, amino acids, etc.
Why can't I be on any medications for the test?
The rEEG database was standardized with medication-free EEG's, so any EEG data that is used to create a rEEG report, also has to be free of medications to ensure the most valid results.
My physician has never heard of rEEG, what should I do?
rEEG is a relatively new advance in the field of psychiatry, so many doctors may not be aware of the rEEG, or of its success. If your physician is interested in learning more about rEEG they may go to www.cnsresponse.com.
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