EEG results

[justme885]

Hello, was just wondering if someone can tell me what this might mean from my EEG results. I see my Neurologist in a few weeks, so I know we will discuss it then. But curiosity is getting the best of me now. Description is as follows:

The background of the recording consists of low amplitude of 8hertz somewhat regular Alpha rhythm best observed posteriorly with eye closure.

Hyperventilation was performed and produced no change. Photic stimulation was performed and produced some bilateral photic driving response.

The patient drowses with the appearance of diffuse depression and Theta slowing in the background. Patient falls alseep with the appearance of diffuse Delta slowing in the background.

No astmmerty or epileptiform activities were observed throught the recording. End of description.

[tabby823]

"No asymmetry or epileptiform activities were observed throught the recording"

I'm pretty sure epileptiform activities would be when the waves (or whatever) are characteristic of epilepsy. Just going by that last sentence looks like everything is normal.

But I also know that unless they can catch a seizure while hooked up to the EEG, the EEG will usually appear as normal. And most people aren't triggered into a seizure by hyperventilation or flashing lights. So it kind of *****. A long term video EEG would be your best bet.

[Sailorsong]

After a quick check with wikipedia it sound to me like that is what it should say if everything was normal. Of course I'm no doctor and have to training in such matters. :)

Dennis

[SarahL2491]

Heck, I fell asleep during my EEG 28 years ago!  But don't remember what the reports said.  At that time they were not considering MS so can't help you there.  Keep us posted, am sure we can all learn something from it.