Thursday, December 08, 2005

MRI and EEG

I had the test done today. I had an EEG and an MRI. I will in the next FEW sentences describe the test:

1) MRI - The make you take off all metal objects like going through an airport check point. I am wonder if this is because I would look like a fork in a microwave. Anyway....The test runs for 30 mins. I have to mention that the poke me with an IV and shoot a dye into my system. It make you feel all warm over and puts a bad taste in your mouth. Then they strap your head down and stick you in a machine that scans your brain. They did allow me to listen to music. Unfortunately it was country.

2) EEG- This test is not fun for me. I have had this one 3 times now. The stick you in a dark room and hook probes all over your head and 2 on your chest. There are 27 probe and you appear like a man with a head that is wired like a time bomb. I have to mention that they prepare the probe area with a substance that feels like slime and sand. Then the test begins. After a series of wired breathing and eye exercises they bring out the strobe of torture. This strobe light is inches from your face and they flash the thing while your eyes are closed. The faster the strobe moves the more you would like to punch the test person in the face. After the strobe finishes they almost let you fall asleep.

It was a loooooong day and I am ready for sleep time to come. Thank you dad for the breakfast, lunch and the ride to Paducah. Nite all!

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