Re: Tests for encephalopathy

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You really did a fine job there Tracie. Fully exceeded my expectations.

Thanks,

Darrin

To: neurosarcoidosis From: tiodaat2001@...Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:35:34 -0800Subject: Tests for encephalopathy

The tests run should include a EEG--brain wave study. An MRI or CT of the brain with and without contrast. An EMG-- muscle reaction test. A Spinal Tap-- for inflammation markers in the spinal fluid. The other is Neuropsych testing. This is where you get to do the wonderful 8 page Question/Answer on are you really depressed, and they ask that question over and over on all 8 pages. If you weren't depressed before you started this form, you will be by the time you finish it. Neuropsych testing includes short-term memory recall, where they read you a list of words, and you are supposed to tell them what they said-- over and over. It also should include spacial puzzles-- geometric shapes that have to be put together to make something. They also give you a kids tool bench-- and the wrong tools to build it-- to see if you can problem solve.

Each of these tests requires a specific part of the brain to function to complete the challenge-- and for those of us that don't show granulomas in our brains-- (most of us don't) it can confirm that something-- probably vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) that can impair the results.

Hopes this helps,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

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hahahhaa

your neuropsych test description is spot on....I asked for soduko and asked the person to switch spots with me and ask me how I feel...test over

Subject: Tests for encephalopathyTo: neurosarcoidosis Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 1:35 AM

The tests run should include a EEG--brain wave study. An MRI or CT of the brain with and without contrast. An EMG-- muscle reaction test. A Spinal Tap-- for inflammation markers in the spinal fluid. The other is Neuropsych testing. This is where you get to do the wonderful 8 page Question/Answer on are you really depressed, and they ask that question over and over on all 8 pages. If you weren't depressed before you started this form, you will be by the time you finish it. Neuropsych testing includes short-term memory recall, where they read you a list of words, and you are supposed to tell them what they said-- over and over. It also should include spacial puzzles-- geometric shapes that have to be put together to make something. They also give you a kids tool bench-- and the wrong tools to build it-- to see if you can problem solve.

Each of these tests requires a specific part of the brain to function to complete the challenge-- and for those of us that don't show granulomas in our brains-- (most of us don't) it can confirm that something-- probably vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) that can impair the results.

Hopes this helps,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

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Thanks to all for the infomation. I guess i never knew the scientific name they gave it but yes has had those tests that Tracie described. As I recall they were very telling to what she faces on a daily basis,

Matt

Subject: RE: Tests for encephalopathyTo: "neurosarcoidosis " <neurosarcoidosis >Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:59 AM

You really did a fine job there Tracie. Fully exceeded my expectations. Thanks,Darrin

To: neurosarcoidosis@ yahoogroups. comFrom: tiodaat2001@ yahoo.comDate: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:35:34 -0800Subject: Tests for encephalopathy

The tests run should include a EEG--brain wave study. An MRI or CT of the brain with and without contrast. An EMG-- muscle reaction test. A Spinal Tap-- for inflammation markers in the spinal fluid. The other is Neuropsych testing. This is where you get to do the wonderful 8 page Question/Answer on are you really depressed, and they ask that question over and over on all 8 pages. If you weren't depressed before you started this form, you will be by the time you finish it. Neuropsych testing includes short-term memory recall, where they read you a list of words, and you are supposed to tell them what they said-- over and over. It also should include spacial puzzles-- geometric shapes that have to be put together to make something. They also give you a kids tool bench-- and the wrong tools to build it-- to see if you can problem solve.

Each of these tests requires a specific part of the brain to function to complete the challenge-- and for those of us that don't show granulomas in our brains-- (most of us don't) it can confirm that something-- probably vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) that can impair the results.

Hopes this helps,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

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After 6 hours of Q & A, spatial tests, and random interruptions to see how I could "concentrate" under pressure, I did so well on the kids tool bench, that they wanted to rehab me into making my living rewinding alternators.

I told them my brain might be fried, but it wasn't dead yet.

To: Neurosarcoidosis Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 6:15:59 AMSubject: Re: Tests for encephalopathy

hahahhaa

your neuropsych test description is spot on....I asked for soduko and asked the person to switch spots with me and ask me how I feel...test over

From: tracie feldhaus <tiodaat2001@ yahoo.com>Subject: Tests for encephalopathyTo: neurosarcoidosis@ yahoogroups. comDate: Friday, February 26, 2010, 1:35 AM

The tests run should include a EEG--brain wave study. An MRI or CT of the brain with and without contrast. An EMG-- muscle reaction test. A Spinal Tap-- for inflammation markers in the spinal fluid. The other is Neuropsych testing. This is where you get to do the wonderful 8 page Question/Answer on are you really depressed, and they ask that question over and over on all 8 pages. If you weren't depressed before you started this form, you will be by the time you finish it. Neuropsych testing includes short-term memory recall, where they read you a list of words, and you are supposed to tell them what they said-- over and over. It also should include spacial puzzles-- geometric shapes that have to be put together to make something. They also give you a kids tool bench-- and the wrong tools to build it-- to see if you can problem solve.

Each of these tests requires a specific part of the brain to function to complete the challenge-- and for those of us that don't show granulomas in our brains-- (most of us don't) it can confirm that something-- probably vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) that can impair the results.

Hopes this helps,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator

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Been there, done them..

Glad to help!

To: "neurosarcoidosis " <neurosarcoidosis >Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 1:59:51 AMSubject: RE: Tests for encephalopathy

You really did a fine job there Tracie. Fully exceeded my expectations. Thanks,Darrin

To: neurosarcoidosis@ yahoogroups. comFrom: tiodaat2001@ yahoo.comDate: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:35:34 -0800Subject: Tests for encephalopathy

The tests run should include a EEG--brain wave study. An MRI or CT of the brain with and without contrast. An EMG-- muscle reaction test. A Spinal Tap-- for inflammation markers in the spinal fluid. The other is Neuropsych testing. This is where you get to do the wonderful 8 page Question/Answer on are you really depressed, and they ask that question over and over on all 8 pages. If you weren't depressed before you started this form, you will be by the time you finish it. Neuropsych testing includes short-term memory recall, where they read you a list of words, and you are supposed to tell them what they said-- over and over. It also should include spacial puzzles-- geometric shapes that have to be put together to make something. They also give you a kids tool bench-- and the wrong tools to build it-- to see if you can problem solve.

Each of these tests requires a specific part of the brain to function to complete the challenge-- and for those of us that don't show granulomas in our brains-- (most of us don't) it can confirm that something-- probably vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) that can impair the results.

Hopes this helps,

Tracie

NS Co-owner/moderator