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T3 machine MRI
We’ll update on my epilepsy whoever wants to listen lol. Had that good MRI is what I am told and only thing that is found is small vessels which is good but not good. But that’s all that they can say for my situation I am still at a loss of why now is this happening to me. Don’t get me wrong I am grateful that it’s nothing major just don’t add up. Any suggestions for further? I still get some headaches and sometimes dizzy. New Neurologist kept same med but put it was a controlled release and only 2 pills at night. I also wonder other than EEG showing waves on both sides more on my left but some on the right do I need to look into other factors? Thanks that’s all I have lol
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I'm going to take a guess here that you have focal impaired seizures.
They are likely starting on your left side & moving to your right side.
Have you ever been told you have Temporal lobe epilepsy or had a tonic clonic seizure, possibly a focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizure.
Jake
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3 Reactionsfocal epilepsy with potentially bilateral temporal epileptogenic foci (left>right).
This what the ending of my EEG stated.
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2 ReactionsHi @crissyh76
For most people with epilepsy, the core workup is EEG + MRI. Additional exams depend on the epilepsy diagnosis and whether a pre-surgical evaluation is needed.
This is actually the first time I've come across small vessels in the brain being a concern. So I've done a little reading to learn more. From what I read, these vessels can sometimes be a contributing factor to seizures, though a neurologist will assess whether they are clinically significant or simply age-related findings that warrant monitoring over time.
That naturally leads me to wonder — has your neurologist commented on whether these small vessels are significant, and whether there might be a connection between your seizures and them? And was this your first MRI of this type, or have you had a previous one for comparison?
Chris
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2 ReactionsNo first one of this type. And haven’t been contacted at all since.
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1 Reaction@crissyh76 Good Morning
If I'm understanding correctly, this was your first time undergoing an MRI on a 3T machine — is that right?
I also gathered that your neurologist hasn't commented further on the small vessel changes shown on your MRI. Would it be worth reaching out to him directly to ask for a bit more detail and clarity? You deserve to fully understand what's on your results.
Take care!
Chris
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