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Hello, I have just found this site and I am so happy to know there is support out there. I have recently, within the past 2 months, been experiencing these strange Deja vu experiences. They last only for a few seconds, but a strange kind of sensation passes through my body. This is like nothing I’ve experienced before. I saw a neurologist who recommended an MRI.
In researching online I see one of the causes of these episodes could be a brain tumor. I am now afraid that this is what I have. Can anyone reassure me? Has anyone else experienced this? And if so what caused it?
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@annie394
Hi Annie!
Deja vu sensations were actually my very first symptoms too, starting back in my adolescence. Like @lindsayv05 mentioned, they weren't necessarily unpleasant, just unusual. It wasn't until much later that I was diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, where these deja vu sensations are quite common.
@jakedduck1 made a great point about the EEG test. The EEG shows your brain's electrical activity in real-time, which can catch those abnormal discharges that cause seizures and help classify what type you might be having. The MRI, on the other hand, shows what your brain's structure looks like, helping to identify potential physical causes of seizures. These two tests really complement each other—the EEG shows how your brain is functioning, while the MRI shows its anatomy.
I know it's natural to worry about serious causes like brain tumors, but epilepsy can actually develop from many different things. The Epilepsy Foundation has a helpful page that explains this: https://www.epilepsy.com/causes. Sometimes something as seemingly simple as a fall with a head injury can be enough to cause it.
I know waiting for answers can be really hard—it's so natural to let your mind go to all the "what ifs." My yoga teacher has this saying I try to remember: worrying about problems before they happen just steals our peace without actually helping. Try to be gentle with yourself while you wait for these test results.
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@annie394 welcome to the group.
Yes you are in the right place. Thousands of people have been to these doors.
thank you for sharing your feelings and what is going on. i have no doubt your doctor has some ideas where to look and then to look further to find what you are going through. i have faith in these mentors and groups for just about every case that comes their way. ask questions and watch for replies. for now have a blessed day.