Hi @crissyh76
I'm happy to hear you already got a new doctor's appointment scheduled. Is this new doctor a neurologist and also an epileptologist?
As the Epilepsy Foundation article mentions, the likelihood of recording epileptiform discharges during a routine EEG is small. Therefore, some doctors recommend doing an EEG with sleep deprivation, as these are more likely than routine EEGs to show interictal epileptiform discharges. But most importantly, share detailed information about the events you've had with your doctor.
The first epileptologist I went to gave me the correct diagnosis of epilepsy and identified my type just by asking questions and understanding my events. I was amazed by her assertiveness about my diagnosis, even before looking at my test results. At that time, I already knew I had temporal lobe epilepsy through my first EEG with sleep deprivation ordered by another doctor.
As to cold medicines, it's known that some of them can interact with AEDs, increasing the risk of seizures. You mentioned you missed your medication at that time—but did you also take DayQuil and NyQuil? I've heard that these cold medicines can interact with AEDs, but please check this information with your doctor.
Wishing you a very good appointment with this new doctor, and send me your news afterward!
Chris