@loribmt I had MRIs (results not back yet) with and without contrast and an EEG. Problem with the EEG is that I was responding to their commands (eyes closed to stimulate sleep (!) eyes open) by focusing on memories of my late mom and dad, and my grandson video of him walking) - I was focused on these! There was no REM sleep! I was staring at my memories not running around with them! I know I have left sided issues but I think they were not clear to me in how I should respond. I thought the more quiet my thoughts are, the more clearer brain wave activity they would get! Not the opposite! This is what report said :
Description Electro cerebral activity consists of well modulated 8-9 Hz background activity that attenuates symmetrically with eye opening. Low amplitude faster frequencies are seen frontally. Sleep Drowsiness is characterized by attenuation of the background, intermixed diffuse slowing and slow lateral eye movements. Activation Procedures: Photic stimulation induces no abnormalities. Hyperventilation was not completed. Abnormal Potentials: There are persistent bifrontotemporal 4 to 5 Hz large amplitude waves seen in the recording. Also noted are infrequent left frontotemporal sharp waves. Electrocardiogram: A single EKG rhythm strip performed during the recording reveals no significant arrhythmias. Impression: This is an abnormal awake and drowsy EEG because of the persistent bifrontotemporal slowing indicative of bifrontotemporal cerebral dysfunction. Also noted are infrequent left frontotemporal sharp waves that may be potentially epileptogenic. To further delineate this abnormality, evaluation with 24-hour ambulatory EEG is recommended.
And yes. I am terrified of prior abdominal issues and constipation!! My Gastro doc next appt is in Oct! I got it in August and out myself on the "cancellation list". Thank you so much for understanding my concerns 🙁