ben_13

Hey, I've not had any previous indication of epilepsy either unfortunately. I did however have a head injury 5ish years ago and a subsequent CAT scan at the time, nothing since then. I used to be a bigger guy and started running 5-6 years ago (I'm mid 30s in age) and running since this issue has been my bit of peace, my time to unwind and I get crazy headaches, while running they are "gone" so thats a huge plus.

Sounds like you get through all the tests fast which is awesome. Thats one think in the states I find, while it may cost you, you don't wait.

Thanks man, all the best to you. Stay strong yourself.

Kinda scared to write this because I had what I'm told was a seizure end of nov 2013 but what was the progression of tests that determined it was a tumor and cancer? I've had several EEGs myself and wore a heart monitor (they didn't know the cause), they've said the first EEG showed signs of "spikes" typical with epilepsy and wanted to start med's however a 2nd EEG before seeing the epilepsy dr did not show these spikes but showed what he called "slowing" which I didn't think to ask for more info on...so now he is hesitant on med's ... anyway kind of in a daze personally lately but my biggest fear (sorry) is that its something like this. I've currently lost my license making getting to work hard but I can work remote so I'm doing that a few days a week.

Being in Canada my coverage is there however its SLOW, the EEGs were scheduled to happen months out but luckily due to cancellations I was able to get in early. I'm not waiting on an MRI that won't happen until April ... then another EEG in May.... our care in Canada is paid for but it certainly isn't fast. Anyway not trying to steal any attention from this thread, and I almost skipped over it for fear I'd read something that would scare me. I'm hoping for the best, and all the best to you man.

edit I should clarify that when it happened I was at work but no one was around, I was talking online to a friend and then I don't remember... it was like waking up and felt like a radio tuning in, lots of static and people yelling at me (there were no people I realized eventually...sort of that feeling when you are waking from a nap) it was only 2 minutes or less I was out and I did not fall out of my chair.