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I don't want to die i am absoluty sure that i have sporadic fatal insomnia. what is the best test to find out if i have it?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No one test: Polysomnography (psg), genetic analysis, and nuclear imaging are usefull. See your doc to start.
Answered 9/13/2019
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"Absolutely sure": Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that our answers or suggestions are meeting your needs. A good neurological exam, eeg, lumbar puncture, mri, and ongoing observation are the best tools we have at the present time; genetic analysis can clarify any familial tendencies. For best care, you need your own physicians who can work closely with you. Please seek medical care in your own locale. Be well.
Answered 12/9/2013
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