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When i was younger around 16 i had a seizure in my sleep and they told me i was epileptic im 30 now and never had another could it be i was misdiag?

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Dr. Vance Harris answered

EEG might help.: Seizure thresholds are lower during sleep for sure. Check with a neurologist as see if they can't do an eeg and advise you what to do.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2014

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Dr. Ray Tidman answered

Sz Free: Is hard to judge the past. At this point you are sz free long enough that you can cease worrying about having another one.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/28/2015

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A member asked:

When i was younger around 16 i had a seizure in my sleep and they told me i was epileptic im 30 now and never had another could it be i was misdiag?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vance Harris answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ray Tidman answered

Dr Ali agreed

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