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Hello, i was diagnosed with epilepsy and haven't had a seizure in my life. how is that possible?
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Opinion: Epilepsy involves repetitive episodes of altered consciousness, and a variety of epilepsy, complex partial seizures is associated with frequent amnesia for the spells. Perhaps this is what your doctor feels is present. An EEG could be abnormally paroxysmal and lead to diagnosis, but abnormal brain waves are not necessarily due to seizures. Think a second opinion is in order.
Answered 7/16/2014
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