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I can face the fact what my dr is sayin be true that at 16 i was misdiagnosed with epilepsy but then why did the hospital eeg come back positive?
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Continuation: Eeg is not a positive or negative test. It is like your car mechanic listening to your car engine to determine whether something might be wrong. A lousy mechanic may hear lots of strange things that mean nothing. A good mechanic may listen carefully and decide that all is fine in spite of a few minor chugs. Maybe you need a good tuneup!
Answered 9/17/2012
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