Background

Friday, January 25, 2013

University of Maryland's Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Since leaving the hospital back in October, I have been in pretty good condition and no more seizures.  The medicine seemed to be working.  However, yesterday I had two partial complex seizures.  Due to this my neurologist has made a request to have me admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. 

This unit is supposed to be one of the best and be able to find an answer.  These units are for individuals who have had seizures, but the tests have come back normal and the medication doesn't seem to improve the condition.  These doctors will have me "plugged up" for five to seven days and try to induce a seizure to find evidence of what's causing all of this.

This was the picture from my last 24 hour EEG.  This was pretty uncomfy enough...I can't imagine having these on for 5-7 days.  Sheesh, but whatever works.

 
There may be a month long waiting period, but we will see what time I get admitted.  I have attached the link below for anyone interested in learning more:
University of Maryland's Epilepsy Monitoring Unit's Website

No comments:

Post a Comment