EEG after 2 seizures, also have irregular heart rhythm

Posted by gmamrj @gmamrj, 1 day ago

I have had 2 seizures. One in February , the second in April. These are the only seizures I have ever had. Both happened at almost the exact time in late evening shortly before bedtime.
The first seizure happened while on vacation. I was in the hospital for 2 days
Doctors said they did not think it was a seizure but a cardiogenic hyperfusion syncope to the brain that can resemble a seizure. I have had 2 valve replacements and have irregular heart rhythm. They said I should not take seizure medication.
The second seizure happened while at home. Doctors said it was a seizure, put me on Keppra and told me to see a neurologist.
Very confusing so I headed to Mayo … neurology. While there I had an EEG and a MRI with contrast. Everything was normal. Other than typical white mater in an aging brain. I am 83
Mayo now wants me to have an in home ambulatory 48 hour EEG Just found out my out of pocket cost is $500. After Medicare and my plan G supplement.
There is no way I can afford this.
Any comments will be appreciated.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | 1 day ago

@gmamrj
It is quite common to have seizures at/around the same time on a regular basis.
Heart issues like arrhythmias, hypoxia, etc occasionally cause seizures too in some people.
As far as determining exactly what happened after the fact may or may not be possible. But if your told the cause whether cardiac induced or an actual seizure caused by abnormal electrical activity I probably be very cautious of the diagnosis.
Take care,
Jake