Visual hallucinations and epilepsy

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Like I said, I am fairly certain we have officially ruled out epilepsy. But just because I can't let anything go, I have to ask.

Is it possible for visual hallucinations related to epilepsy to always be bad? My daughter was saying she sees bad pictures, like monsters. She KNOWS they aren't real. I honestly thought the Dr was "crazy" for suggesting a psychologist, but now I am wondering. She knows they are just in her head. Which makes me wonder if it is psychological.
 
Oh, while I am posting, I will also add.... A few nights ago she experienced an unusual thing where she all of a sudden felt scared before bed. She knew there wasn't anything wrong, but she felt really scared. She say up, tried to call for me, but couldn't talk. She wasn't asleep, she was sure. She told me about it the next day.
 
I wouldn't rule out a psychologist. It can be very helpful to double-check if there is any anxiety causing flashbacks or night terrors etc.

It does sound like it could be a seizure too. That sudden fear, inability to talk and the understanding that they aren't real. I've had two hallucinations but none of them were "bad", I just thought I was travelling along one road, when really I was on a completely different one. Don't worry, I wasn't driving, but I had NO doubt as to where I was, which is why it scared me. My reality was in question.
 
A sleep specialist might be a good idea as well. Maybe before the psychologist. Night terrors are very common for children. If she has a sleep disorder they can even happen during the day. Especially upon waking.
 
My son has hallucinations prior to, and upon waking from bed (he is 4) ...There is one seizure type I know of (can't remember the name..starts with O I believe) that causes hallucinations during this time frame. Also, the beginning stages of narcolepsy can cause this. My son has a sleep study Feb 25th. Hoping for some answers. Go for the sleep study if you can.
 
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