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Explaining EEG

Tue, 06/18/2019 - 17:58

Topic: New to Epilepsy.com

Hi All, I'm wondering if anybody can explain the results of my EEG for me? The report says 'the background activity showed bilateral and symmetric media voltage alpha rhythm at 9/10hz. A quota of bilateral symmetric theta activity at 6/7hz over the frontal and central areas and somewhat widespread. There was some sharply contoured waves which at times were widely recorded but with more emphasis over the left frontotemporal areas particularly observed during and after hyperventilation and drowsiness. However, the photic stimulation did not show any change. In conclusion the record showed a few suspiciously contoured slow transients but no definite ictal or interictal epileptiform discharges.' Thanks for any help!

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Hi Nilf24, Thanks so much

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-06-19 - 10:02

Hi Nilf24, Thanks so much for posting. We are not able to interpret your EEG results for you, we can offer education, support and referral information. It would be best for you to reach out to your healthcare team for further explanation and to determine what individual treatment is best for you. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdfAdditionally, you can always call our 24/7 Helpline at,1-800-332-1000, or email us at, contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can assist in connecting you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helpline Learn more about EEG readings here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eeg, https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eeg/video-eeg https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eeg/how-read-eeg

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