NeuroCare Brain & Spine Center

Evaluation/Diagnosis

Not all seizures are epileptic in origin. In order to make an initial diagnosis, your patient care will begin with a complete evaluation to rule out other causes for your seizures.  The following tests may be conducted:

During the evaluation process, seizure medications are discontinued tapered and brain activity is monitored to evaluate for seizure activity.

Click on the following audio clip for more information about  What you need to know about seizures.