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New onset of epilepsy

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: 21 hours ago | Replies (28)

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@royanthony

I forgot to mention. It wasn't until my current neurologist, now working with him for 16 years, was I directed to have any tests. When we first met, he demanded I have an MRI. We found the issue immediately with the 1st MRI. I suggest speaking to her doctor about an MRI. There is one test that is done in hospitals where the patient is taken off of all medication, typically resulting in the patient having a seizure. This test allows the neuro to find more detail about wherefrom the seizures originate and other factors. He/she then can make better recommendations regarding surgery. I hope this helps.

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@royanthony
Hi Roy, Good Morning
You meant the EEG Video Exam done in the hospital, correct?
I am adding a link to @amcquaig with more information on this exam.
https://www.epilepsy.com/diagnosis/eeg/video-eeg
Chris (@santosha)