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I've read a lot about false negatives (or EEG's that came back normal when someone clearly has seizures) on this site. But there's not much mention of it happening the other way around. I asked my neurologist this question and did not get a straight answer. The reason I ask is because we're not sure if I've had actual seizures or not. (not TC's, as that would be pretty obvious, but CP's). I had 2 abnormal EEG's 5 years ago, and a normal one this past Spring. These episodes are so few and far between it's hard to "catch" one. The last time it might have happened was on 3/30/10, and then maybe an aura in April. Before that, it had been 5 years!
I haven't been driving since March, which has put a huge strain on my family. I was fired from my job 2 weeks after telling my boss I may have had a seizure (I'm a nurse). And I'm really reluctant to take these life altering meds unless we're sure I really need them. I am seeing an epileptologist in Boston, but she can't get me in until the end of September. (And yes, I am on a cancellation list). The neuro I'm seeing now is a money hungry jerk, but he's all we have in the area. So I'm trying to figure this out on my own pretty much. I've got three kids depending on my being able to function and bring in an income! So I'm looking for any answers I can gather. So back to my original question -
Does anyone here know anything about "false positive" EEG's, or better yet does someone know of a related study? I've searched myself but come up with nothing. I've noticed though, that some of you guys are total "Google Masters". :adore: Thanks guys, for even reading this. I know I don't say much, but I read these forums all the time. Many of you feel like family to me, even though I've never met you.
I haven't been driving since March, which has put a huge strain on my family. I was fired from my job 2 weeks after telling my boss I may have had a seizure (I'm a nurse). And I'm really reluctant to take these life altering meds unless we're sure I really need them. I am seeing an epileptologist in Boston, but she can't get me in until the end of September. (And yes, I am on a cancellation list). The neuro I'm seeing now is a money hungry jerk, but he's all we have in the area. So I'm trying to figure this out on my own pretty much. I've got three kids depending on my being able to function and bring in an income! So I'm looking for any answers I can gather. So back to my original question -
Does anyone here know anything about "false positive" EEG's, or better yet does someone know of a related study? I've searched myself but come up with nothing. I've noticed though, that some of you guys are total "Google Masters". :adore: Thanks guys, for even reading this. I know I don't say much, but I read these forums all the time. Many of you feel like family to me, even though I've never met you.