Re: EEGs/Neurological testing

[Guest guest]

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> For those of you who had your children tested, was there something concrete

found? Is there treatment then for whatever they may find?

> I have been wavering about having my son tested. My husband is totally against

it, as he had 2 EEG's as a child and was terrified (maybe something genetic

here?) My son has had 2 seizures, a year apart, and does all this stimming with

his eyes, so that's why I would get him tested, if I thought it could do any

good.

Seizures can cause brain damage. That is why they take them so seriously and

make the kids take such hard-core medicines for them. Also, yes, sometimes

there are treatments. Can't say more since you won't know anything until you do

the EEGs and find out what is wrong.

Ruth

[Guest guest]

I've had an EEG before and I can't recall it being scary? It sounds like it might be good if your child is having seizures?

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: T <juice00000@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 6:48:56 AMSubject: ( ) EEGs/Neurological testing

For those of you who had your children tested, was there something concrete found? Is there treatment then for whatever they may find?I have been wavering about having my son tested. My husband is totally against it, as he had 2 EEG's as a child and was terrified (maybe something genetic here?) My son has had 2 seizures, a year apart, and does all this stimming with his eyes, so that's why I would get him tested, if I thought it could do any good.TJ

[Guest guest]

Hi:) My son has hasd several EEG's as he has epilelpsy. HE also has autism as well. The eeg are not scary. There is no pain involved. It however can be anxiety. We usually cut his hair really short due to the glue they use for putting the lead on it takes awhile to get it all out. The most scary part of it may be the flashing lights part. It kinda like looking at a strobe light. The test is shorter than it takes for putting one on. However if u are getting the eeg for 24 hrs to 3 days the scalp can get a little sore. Alot of children with autism can have seizures disorders. It can be controlled with meds. Sometimes the docs like to do a MRI if the EEG is postive. Have faith and stay strong. I know all the testing can get to be alot and draining at times. Take care and God bless:)

From: T <juice00000@...>Subject: ( ) EEGs/Neurological testing Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 4:48 AM

For those of you who had your children tested, was there something concrete found? Is there treatment then for whatever they may find?I have been wavering about having my son tested. My husband is totally against it, as he had 2 EEG's as a child and was terrified (maybe something genetic here?) My son has had 2 seizures, a year apart, and does all this stimming with his eyes, so that's why I would get him tested, if I thought it could do any good.TJ

[Guest guest]

My non-verbal daughter had an EEG and it was not at all frightening for her...

she was merely bored and so we sat around in the room with her showing her

different toys, singing to her, etc. She had long hair and yes, there is some

gooy residue left in the hair, but it washes out without a hitch. Definitely, it

sounds as if you are describing symptoms of seizure activity and it is very

important to investigate this! There are medications that can ward off seizure

activity... please go ahead and test!

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> For those of you who had your children tested, was there something concrete

found? Is there treatment then for whatever they may find?

> I have been wavering about having my son tested. My husband is totally against

it, as he had 2 EEG's as a child and was terrified (maybe something genetic

here?) My son has had 2 seizures, a year apart, and does all this stimming with

his eyes, so that's why I would get him tested, if I thought it could do any

good.

> TJ

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