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Can you get seizures later in life after you've had a eeg when you were younger?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Seizures: A normal eeg does not rule out seizure disorder. I hope I am reading your question right. Yes, one can have a seizure even after having a normal eeg.

Dr Singer agreed

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

Can you get seizures later in life after you've had a eeg when you were younger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singer agreed

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