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I am having a 5 day eeg test and if i smoke cannabis during it will they notice some changes that i should be worried about?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Getting caught: I don't know if it will make a difference. BUT WHY TAKE THE RISK? - this is a time consuming and costly test.

Answered 9/14/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cannabis Dependence: EEG is done for Diagnosis of seizure disorders, head injury, memory problems or sleep disorders. Physicians evaluate EEG findings in the context of complete history, Neurological examination and Mental Status. Ask -if use of Cannabis has affected your concentration, thinking, emotions, memory and judgement; fallen down, or had seizures, then have EEG Follow treatment with Neurologist; NA Meetings

Answered 8/6/2018

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