Is it epilepsy?

[doraemo]

I just lose consciousness when I have an epileptic attack. Sometimes my head feels cloudy or my tongue feel numb before I pass out for a few seconds. Usually I regain consciousness when I hit the ground. If I try to get up, sometimes I will pass out again. This attack often happens if I have a fever or I sleep little. Is it possible for me having a vasovagal attack instead of an epileptic attack? There was a mild epileptic disturbance in only one of my EGG. Is it possible for a healthy person to have an abnormal EEG?

[halbashes]

Your symptoms could be Epileptic or Vasovagal.  Have you had a Tilt Table Test?  With an abnormal EEG, it would be easiest for your Neurologist to assume that your symptoms are caused by Epilepsy.  However, that doesn't mean you weren't misdiagnosed, or that you don't have both conditions.

Also, Vasovagal Syncope is a form of Dysautonomia.  If you're looking for more information about Dysautonomia here on MedHelp, visit MedHelp's Dysautonomia Community.

[becky808]

It is possible to have epilepsy and normal EEGs.
My neurologist said almost 50% of EEGs from seizure patients come back completely normal.

Fatigue is a common seizure trigger.