Dr told me today... Help me decipher the results

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in the last 18 months. I had fallen a few times with no memory of falling. Each of these falls were while I was on stairs. Two of them resulted in ER visits. I also had 2 bad spells. I can only explain it as I had heavy pressure on me like bad panic attack. I went hot and the world tilted with tunnel vision. Once this happened while I was driving. Then I realized I needed to see the DR. They did heart tests and a slew of other tests. They they did a EEG and the test results came back abnormal. I saw my PCP today and she thinks I have a seizure disorder. She is sending me to see a Neuro and have a MRI.

I got a copy of my EEG and it says.

TECH SUMMARY
This study was remarkable for 10 hz background rhythm. Occasional bursts of right temporal parietal rhythmic theta activity with sharp waves was noted occasionally seen with phase reversals over the T4 electrode. there was no significant alteration of record with photic stimulation or hyperventilation. Drowsiness and sleep associated with a decrease in alpha rhythm and generalized admixed slowing.

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this as an abnormal EEG due to the right temporoparietal sharp waves as well as rhythmic theta. These findings suggest the possibility of epileptic tendency emanating from the right temporoparietal region.

What does this mean. I trie to google it. Also I friend of mine says my description of my bad spells sound similar to the aura she gets for migraines. Does anyone have input for me?
 
Its basicly indicating you have spikes and waves in the right temporal lobe region of the brain, as far as seeing any seizure activity during the lighting they do, or the breathing they have you do during the EEG, nothing showed up there. But overall the EEG came back with abnormal results, which indicates you do have epileptic activity going on. Are you scheduled to see a neurologist? Once a neurologist see's this, Im for sure they will start you on a anti seizure drug.

For me, I have the spikes and waves in the left temporal lobe area.
 
Hi babadee, welcome to CWE!

As Kristin says, the EEG basically showed brainwave patterns that are associated with epilepsy. For some people, some kinds of seizures can be triggered by hyperventilation and/or by flashing lights, so that's why that's part of the EEG testing process. In your case, those things don't appear to be triggers.

Migraines and epilepsy are close cousins, so some of the symptoms -- like the sensory distortions associated with auras -- are similar. But migraine doesn't usually result in loss of consciousness/memory, and doesn't tend to produce abnormal EEG readings.

Before you see the neurologist, write down all your questions. During the appointment it can be helpful to have someone with you to write down the answers too.

Best,
Nakamova
 
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