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Is It Common For People With Epilepsy To Have "unremarkable" Brain Scan? Why Did The MRI Say "chronic Migraine"?
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I had an MRI done and was told it was to check for seizures but it says "chronic migraine" and "unremarkable" on it. It is saying my brain is normal size and shape, do others with epilepsy get this result?

posted November 23, 2022
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My PCP believes I have epilepsy but I have NOT been put on any medications for seizures. 2 of my bipolar medications Lexapro and Trilepal are sometimes used as seizure medications but I was told it was only prescribed for bipolar and nothing else. I have these seizures nearly every day and did the EEG and MRI to try to find out why and get on medications. I am Aspergers and have Lyme disease so I am high risk for epilepsy. I want this treated immediately.

posted November 23, 2022
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Toni3,
When I broke out from the iodine based contrast medium, I was questioned about shellfish allergies. At that time I wasn't aware I had shellfish allergies because I grew up eating crab, etc. The tech told me that my reaction to the dye meant I am allergic to shellfish.
I suggest you tell medical people about that past allergy. They can use a different type dye or give you meds to take to avert an allergic reaction.
PS I just saw your post about shellfish allergy on your chart. I'm glad. BTW sometimes they have to use that dye. That note helps protect you. ALSO mention it to any doctor requesting the test, as a reminder, before they order the test. .

posted April 8, 2023 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My MRI in Maryland noted the cause of my seizures w/ dye.

posted April 8, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm allergic to iron, not iodine to my knowledge.

posted April 8, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Dylan Rothbein,
The only problem I have with contrast is allergy to the iodine based ones.
Do you have any allergies?

posted April 8, 2023

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