What is Electroencephalogram EEG?
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Electroencephalography (EEG) is the measurement of electrical activity produced by the brain as recorded from electrodes placed on the scalp. When needed an EEG is monitored continuously over a period of time recording time-synchronized video and audio to capture a seizure episode as it occurs.
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How do members experience Electroencephalogram EEG?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seizures | 31 | 5 | |
| Epilepsy | 21 | 6 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 14 | 1 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 11 | 0 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) | 1 | |
| Stress seizure | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 11 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Dec 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Slight
- Side effects: None
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