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It's hard to prove epilepsy to the doctor when the EEG is normal
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Feb 22, 2021 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Mine are always abnormal. I have never had one without some indication of seizures. I have read though a normal EEG does not rule out epilepsy. I had to look it up but it is on the Epilepsy Foundation website. Here it is...I wish I could give you the link...
"A normal EEG does not mean that you did not have a seizure. Approximately one-half of all EEGs done for patients with seizures are interpreted as normal. Even someone who has seizures every week can have a normal EEG test. This is because the EEG only shows brain activity during the time of the test. If you aren't having a seizure at that time, there may not be any unusual brain waves for the test to record." (1)
1) https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eeg/what-if-its-normal
Ok I figured out how to get it to you so now the disclaimers...never open up a link from an unknown source.
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@mxyzptlk32, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to a web resource with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam, so I added it to your post and here.
- I have seizures, but my EEG was normal. Why? https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eeg/what-if-its-normal