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Topic: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Testing

hurry up and wait.........sigh

12/2006 | 0 Comments

I called my neurologist's office today and asked when to expect results from the AEEG done Nov.12th. They said, "those results are not in yet." I'm...
Could these be seizures???

12/2006 | 0 Comments

I've been having issues with what I will call a grey out, kinda of like a black out but eveything goes to grey instead with flashes and spots of light...
AUGH! Monday morning appointment

11/2006 | 1 Comments

So my doctor just called me back. He has a report from my neuro and he wants to review it with me. If I get told again that they are just panic...
Can someone tell me what is going on

11/2006 | 5 Comments

I went to see my doctor as I believed I had symptoms of adult adhd, lack of concentration, being spaced out forgetting things bad working memory...
trying to understand my eeg results

11/2006 | 1 Comments

I had this eeg done on August 11th about 7 hours after I had a "seizure" the results say: background rhythm consists of organized 8-9 Hz and having an...
Question ..

11/2006 | 0 Comments

Hi Guys, How does being left or right handed play in to Temporal Lobe E?
What will happen now?

11/2006 | 9 Comments

Well the VEEG results are in and .... nothing-ness! So in all of your experience, what may I expect? My first quick EEG came back with peaks in left...
Genetic Testing.... SCN1A

11/2006 | 1 Comments

Has anyone had this blood test? I heard it costs around $3000.00 and insurance will not pay for it? Epi wants Kevin to have it but geez my pockets are...
electric buzzing feeling

11/2006 | 2 Comments

I have a sensation occasionally that is very concerning. I usually have it happen when i am in bed and awaken in the morning.. It feels as if i have...
I bet lots can relate to this.

11/2006 | 1 Comments

I have been going through my many years of journaling, something I highly recommend everyone do, so as to be prepared for my epi appointment. This is...
Peek-A-Boooooo!

11/2006 | 0 Comments

Right, we'll I have decide my brain is playing games. Forever in a state of 'peek-a-booooo .. where are youuu?' One week everything is fine, then BANG...
Stress & Seizures?

11/2006 | 2 Comments

I was diagnosted with epilepsy (because people actually saw me have the seizures) but test even week long test at good hospitals never revealed...
RECOMMEND YOUR CONSULTANT

11/2006 | 0 Comments

I started developing what looks like epilepsy five years ago, collapsing about 3-5 times a year. With apparently normal CT, EEG (sleep deprived), MRI...

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