If youre still seizuring and It’s not from abnormal brain wave you may have what is called Psychological Non Epilepsy Seizures ( PNES / NES ) .
May want to talk to your Dr. about that.
October 3
Is it possible to have a seizure without abnormal brain activity showing up on an EEG? Yes, and it's actually more common than you might think!
About half of all EEGs done on people who have seizures come back looking completely normal. This doesn't mean the seizures aren't real — it just means the unusual brain activity Show Full Answer
Is it possible to have a seizure without abnormal brain activity showing up on an EEG? Yes, and it's actually more common than you might think!
About half of all EEGs done on people who have seizures come back looking completely normal. This doesn't mean the seizures aren't real — it just means the unusual brain activity wasn't captured during that specific test window. There are a few reasons this can happen:
- The EEG only records what's happening in the brain *during* the test
- Seizure activity may not occur at that exact moment
- The electrical signals may originate deep in the brain where standard electrodes have trouble picking them up
If the standard EEG comes back normal but seizures are still happening, doctors often recommend further testing, such as:
- Ambulatory EEG — worn at home for 24 hours to 3 days
- Video EEG — records both brain activity and physical behavior simultaneously
- Prolonged inpatient EEG — continuous monitoring over several days in a clinical setting
A normal EEG result doesn't rule out epilepsy. Doctors will also look at symptoms, medical history, and family history together to build a fuller picture. It's worth following up with a neurologist to discuss next steps.
October 3
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