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Had eeg done. i was wide awake (taken add medince that morning )results stated theta waves, rapid eye movement, and facial twitches. normal results?

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90% normal: Spikes and sharp waves are abnormal. Most other waves are pretty normal. The facial "twitch" could potentially be interpreted as abnormal based on the clinical scenario.

Answered 2/26/2015

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A member asked:

Had eeg done. i was wide awake (taken add medince that morning )results stated theta waves, rapid eye movement, and facial twitches. normal results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clive Johnson answered

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