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EEG Strobe Lights

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 15:27
Hi I had an EEG the other day, and during the strobe test I was xompletely in awe and couldnt stop staring. Is this the normal response? Also, after the test the techniction mentioned the occiptal nerve and different electric firing and brain damage. Why would she mention that?? I am frustrated because I cant get my results over the phone and my appointment isnt for 6 weeks. Also, in the beginning she had a computer screen and she said the circles were red and green while she put the stuff on my head to show the connection. I mentioned that it looked red and blue. I dont know if that has anything to do with it, but I dont understand why she would mention the occipital lobe and brain damage. Can anyone help?

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Hi CSM_5d28ddadda013, Thanks

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2019-07-16 - 13:04
Hi CSM_5d28ddadda013, Thanks so much for posting and we understand this must have been very scary to experience. We cannot determine what the technician was referring to during your EEG reading, so it’s important that you follow-up with 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.pdfFor information regarding second opinions. or assistance finding a specialist please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/you-and-your-healthcare-team/second-opinionshttps://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialisthttps://www.epilepsy.com/affiliatesYou may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org  epilepsy.com/helpline  ,where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources,  provide referrals and additional support. To help prepare for your visit with your doctor visit:  https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/717QHT_QuestionsHealthcareTeam_05-2019.pdf             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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