2WK EEG could worsen epilepsy?

[Wobblez]

Hi All,

My neurologist was very supportive of whatever I chose to do, but she did warn me that having a 2 week EEG could actually worsen my epilepsy, to the point where sometimes she has to change medications completely for her patients because the provocation of seizures really "stirs the pot". She cautioned me against it because at the time I had settled down, but in the last few weeks the seizures have started up again, so that helped me decide to go ahead with the EEG. I have requested we do it slowly though, and I have the 2 week timeframe so I can do that.

Any experiences with your epilepsy changing after what I imagine will be a rough time for our bodies? How long did it take for you to get back to normal life, be ready for work etc?

Really appreciate your thoughts xxx

 

[Cint]

I don't understand why they're doing a 2 week EEG? When I went in for an EEG before brain surgery, I was only in for 10 days. They only needed to capture 3 full TC seizures. Then with the VEEG I was only in for a week.

And over the years, my seizures have changed. After surgery, I had more TC's. I never got my life back.

It is said that seizures beget more seizures, so beware.

 

[Wobblez]

Hi Cint,

I'm not necessarily going to stay the whole 2 weeks, I've just been given the allowance of 2 weeks instead of one, because my epilepsy can be quite sporadic. Having said that, I start feeling odd if i'm even a few hours late taking my meds so I'm hoping i'll "perform" rather quickly and be out in about 5 days. It is nice to have that time though, because it means I can reduce my meds slowly and hopefully reduce the stress on my body. Maybe it doesn't work that way I'm not sure?