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Originally Posted by voner
ballerina:
It is wonderful to hear your symptoms are improving!!!!
I have a couple technical questions for you:
1. How did you go about figuring where to locate the anode pads? I referenced a paper by Valle, et al. that says they place it over C3 according to the 10--20 system for EEG electrode placement…..
2. Why did you decide on 3" x 3" pads?
3. on the doctor subject -- you(or other people) are happy with the partnership between you and the doctor -- is the specialty (neurologist?)of the doctor important or just hunt around?? I have given up on them all and am using a nurse practitioner at my primary doctor's office. At least she has time to talk and time for me to explain…
Thanks.
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Hi Voner,
Question #1 I did the C3 protocol when I was treated at Beth Israel and had a positive response. The researchers were pretty exacting about precise location. That kind of precision was necessary because they were primarily a research institution. The electrodes are big enough that they cover many areas so getting it close is good enough. You can use diagrams for the 10-20 system, use the percentages to find the location. (You can find the 10-20 by doing a google search, try EEG Measurement and Setup, or EEG 10-20 International System) After you find it pm me if you have any questions.
I have tried three other protocols, (electrode placements) two had no effect and one worked better.
Question# 2 3" pads are the standard electrode at the three treatment centers in the U.S.
Question # 3 I had to kiss a lot of toads before I found my Prince PM and Neuro docs. In addition to consulting with top Drs. in tDCS, I find it very beneficial to have a partnership with both a PM and a Neuro. It also helps that they are on the same page, particularly regarding invasive procedures and CRPS.
Don't give up on Docs. Finding a good fit can be very hard. The hardest part with having CRPS is learning what defines a good fit.
Hope this helps!