hi Sue
Thank you for your reply. No, the doctor did not instruct me of any of those things. I am on a pritty high dose of Lyrica due to neuropathy. ( and of course, we know that this is an anti seizure med) And I did not think of asking eighter. If I had, perhaps I would have had some withdrawal symptoms? And I did not think of staying awake the night before, and I was not instructed to As a matter of fact, the first night in the hospital I did not sleep at all I think, due to all disturbance and noice. I was in a room with close observation, and door open etc. But I slept the second night.
I have those strange episodes 2 or 3 times a week. And it was unfortunate they did not "catch" one. I would think it would be unreasonable that they will do it again. You mentioned PET scan and SPECT scan. I will make sure I ask my neuro for that. I also will tell him regarding the lack of proper pre procedure instruction.
The symptoms are unlike anything I have ever encounter.