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Old Jul 30, 2014, 03:24 PM
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The vast majority of seizure disorders are not caused by brain tumors. But if a seizure disorder is found (in the EEG) it's fairly standard to then do a CT or MRI to take a look. This is not because they think you have a brain tumor, it's because it's standard medical procedure to rule it out.

But first they start with the EEG. If your brain wave patterns are normal, it's unlikely they'll move up to imaging tests. You won't really need them. If the brain waves are abnormal or inconclusive, that's the time to ask for the imaging tests.

There are many causes of seizure disorders and sometimes the cause can never be determined. But, for now, just keep remembering that most seizure disorders, including frontal lobe seizures, are not caused by brain tumors. Hope the doctors can quickly determine a diagnosis and that it will be one that is more inconvenient than dangerous. Seizure disorders are no fun, but many times they are easier to treat than psychiatric disorders.

If you have a family member, partner or close friend who can video you while you're experiencing an episode, it might be worth trying. Doctors can tell a lot about what's really going on if they can see a person during an actual episode. Maybe you could ask your psychiatrist or primary doctor if that's something they think would be worthwhile. It's got to be the real deal and not a re-enactment. Experts can tell a lot from tiny details.

In closing, I found this on the Weill/Cornell Medical School site:

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Tumors that cause epilepsy are some of the most benign tumors found in the brain. The majority can be cured with surgery. In addition, epilepsy caused by tumors has the highest rate of cure after surgery...


But chances are that even if you do have epilepsy, it's not caused by a brain tumor. Stay brave while you go through the diagnosis process. I wish you the best of luck and you'll be in my thoughts.
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