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A member asked:
Why go for a test in epilepsy? i refuse the meds. am very careful of the triggers, and don't drive.
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It depends : It depends on the test. An eeg would not make a difference in your case. If you have already been diagnosed and had a scan of the brain, then a scan would not be an issue. If you have new onset seizure (s), then a scan is typically done to exclude the small chance of a brain lesion such as a tumor or abnormal blood vessel.
Answered 3/14/2019
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