“One hospital-based neuroloist suggested I be put in the hospital for 5 days with no seizure drugs to bring on a seizure and determine their cause.” I believe this is called a “sleep study” and it can reveal a lot of info on what type of epilepsy you have, and where in the brain seizures originate. I had one done about a year after my diagnosis. Wish I’d done it sooner. They put a series of electrodes on your head to capture any activity. I “performed” on my first night so was able to go home after a day. We now know what type of epilepsy I have, and where my seizures originate. This gives my neurologist more info on meds and treatments that may work.