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What else could have shown positive on an eeg besides a seizure can other things look like seizure brain waves?

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Complicated: Without being able to see and examine the eeg it is difficult to know what you are referring to. Have this looked at by the neurologist who ordered it, and have them explain it to you.

Answered 5/9/2013

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A member asked:

What else could have shown positive on an eeg besides a seizure can other things look like seizure brain waves?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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