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Hi bevs. I'm really sorry that you had to leave the office without getting the chance to ask the questions you needed. What can I say, other than that happens? Sometimes visits do feel rushed by the person who is doing the testing. I'm sure we all have been there. I know I have, and it wasn't a nice feeling to linger upon for long. There are several tests that can be used to diagnose epilepsy. It is important for you to understand that one test is not better than the other, so this link says. I agree, as tests can be done that come back clear, and the person still be having seizures. They are just that-tests, that give a picture of what is happening. <ul> http://epilepsyontario.org/client/EO/EOWeb.nsf/web/Diagnostic+Tests+(for+Adults) </ul> During a neuropsychological evaluation, you take a series of tests. These tests are not like the ones you may have taken in school; there is no pass or fail. Instead, neuropsychological tests look at the brain's ability to carry out a function (such as language, memory, perception, or attention). Different tests measure different functions. Each function is linked to a specific area of the brain. If you do well overall, but do poorly on a few tests that measure the same function, the neuropsychologist knows which area of your brain is not working properly. That area may be where seizures are coming from. <ul> http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/specialists_neuropsychologists.html</ul> Hang in there, good luck with the testing, and stay positive and upbeat while you are waiting for the tests to be confirmed. I look forward to hearing more about the results of the tests. Cat. "Many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1

Talk to the social worker on staff. That's what they're there for. It ws over so fast that day but hey it's a new day and it's YOUR . Tell them you NEED to talk to someone BEFORE anything starts. 4 days of tests is a big thing. It can be exhausting. Talk about everything. You deserve it and it should be commonplace but it's not. Doctors are busy but that doesn't mean you don't get what you need. You need to be the one whose questions won't go away. Appeal to their emotional side. I'm scared, help me, let me talk to the social worker on staff. That's what they are there for. If not that, I need someone. NOW. Nancy B.