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The that was put in said routine sleep deprived eeg. The last one the neurologist done was almost 6 years ago. Finally got the doctor to order it and had it done. But what would you do if you was in my spot?

October 31, 2025
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What should you do if your neurologist waited 6 years to order follow-up testing after your initial EEG?

It's great that you finally got the test done. Now that you have it, make sure to follow up promptly with your neurologist to review the results. This new EEG may show important changes in your brain's electrical activity Show Full Answer

What should you do if your neurologist waited 6 years to order follow-up testing after your initial EEG?

It's great that you finally got the test done. Now that you have it, make sure to follow up promptly with your neurologist to review the results. This new EEG may show important changes in your brain's electrical activity compared to six years ago, which could affect your treatment plan.

Going forward, consider these steps:

* Ask your neurologist why there was such a long gap between tests and establish a clear testing schedule
* Request a copy of both EEG reports to compare the results yourself
* If your seizures haven't been well-controlled during these six years, discuss whether more frequent monitoring might help
* Consider seeking a second opinion from another neurologist or an epilepsy specialist if you're not confident in your current care

A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared a similar concern about getting proper testing and monitoring. Regular EEGs can be important for tracking how epilepsy is progressing and whether medications are working effectively.

If you're experiencing breakthrough seizures or medication side effects, don't wait years for your next appointment. Advocate for yourself by requesting earlier follow-ups when needed. Your treatment plan should adjust as your condition changes over time.

October 31, 2025
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It was probably 10 years before my second EEG, and it was that long before I had an MRI. It is worth remembering, though, that when I was first diagnosed, MRIs did not exist. My first MRI was at Duke University. They only had 2 machines, and they were running 24/7. My appointment was at 2:30 am. It was crazy. Now Duke has a parking lot down the road with about 20 MRIs in trailers. How times change.

October 31, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good post and? I agree with the ai mentioned about and get other people's opinions here which ok with that, but then go to your doc about it and go from there about it and go from there about it and see what else they may have that may need to be done for you and your condition and situation at hand, my opinion here, and good luck with your outcome with it

October 31, 2025

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