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Abnormal infant EEG with no display of seizure or recording.
Thu, 02/27/2020 - 13:11Hello,
My two month old had an abnormal EEG but the results didn't show signs of a seizure nor has he displayed any. Has anyone experienced this before and if so, what was the outcome?? The neurologist has got us extremely worried with all sorts of scenarios.
Hi, Thank you for posting and
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2020-02-28 - 09:25
Hi, Thank you for posting and we understand your concerns. It’s important that you all are continuing to follow-up with your son's neurologist for further explanation of his EEG results and to help determine what the next steps are for you all going forward. https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eegYour son’s doctor may also want to order additional diagnostic testing to help determine the potential cause for his abnormal EEG. To learn more about diagnostic testing, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/diagnosis-101-basicsAdditionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline