Can a person get medication for a seizure disorder without having expensive test done on there brain?

Answer 1

Yes, you can get medication wihout having brain tests done, PROVIDED that the DOCTOR is given all your relevant history and a clear description of the observations of the EYEWITNESSES during at least two episodes of unprovoked seizures you had.

You need to describe to the doctor what you experienced before the episode:
>>whether you had a premonition or warning that something unusual was about to happen.
>>whether anything, such as certain sounds or flashing lights, seemed to trigger the episode.

An eyewitness needs to describe exactly:
>>how fast the episode started
>>whether it involved abnormal muscle movements (such as spasms of the head, neck, or facial muscles), tongue biting, or loss of bladder control.
>>how long it lasted
>>how quickly you recovered.

The diagnosis of seizure disorder will be made on that then you can have the TREATMENT. (An electroencephalogram or EEG which records the brain's electrical activity may be needed to help the diagnosis but not always).

HOWEVER, the most important thing to know is the CAUSE of the seizure. TREATING the cause will be of more priority than treating the SYMPTOM.

Therefore additional tests will be required to identify the cause. Routine blood test including blood sugar and complete blood count will be done.Electrocardiogram (ECG) may be required to check your heart rhythm.

Sad to say that if the cause is not found through those tests, you will be required to do BRAIN'S TESTS like CT SCAN, or MRI.(True that those tests cost a little but not that expensive.) There is also a possibility to do the LUMBAR PUNCTURE or SPINAL TAP to check the cerebrospinal fluid for any infection that is when determining the cause seem to be difficult.

To make the story short as the answer to your question: you may get medication for seizure disorder without doing brain's test after a doctor's diagnosis based on your relevant history and complete desccription by an eyewitness of at least two of the seizure episode you had . However, if the underlying cause is undetermined, you will be mainly getting symptomatic treatment for that. It will be an advantage to find and eliminate the cause if possible.

Answer 2

You won't be able to get your hands on any kind of seizure medication legally unless you've got proof of the episodes.

They are scheduled drugs that need regular supervision and blood tests to keep levels appropriate. To take them not knowing the exact levels and why, would be foolish, which in some people, isn't surprising, however, I would hope your a bit cleverer than them.

Tests are not expensive by the way. A CT scan is routine and if you have a Health Care card a simple doctor request is sufficient. An MRI is preferable, but you need a specialist to refer you for that. Not sure? Go to your local emergency department .... tell them your symptoms, be prepared to wait a long time unless you can actually have a seizure while your there (dramatically improves things if your thrashing about in the waiting room). A doctor will assess you, and if he believes you, he will call in a specialist. bingo. specialist will refer you for an MRI and bingo .. medicare covers.

Answer 3

3 attacks in 4 months is reason for concern! I don't see why this should affect your nursing class unless you will have to miss time for treatments and examinations. You can be considered disabled if your seizures are not being controlled and if they interfere in your life. It may only be a temporary disability. You need to follow your Doctors advice and be seen by the neurologist. It could be a very treatable condition if dealt with early and depending on the cause. Don't worry too much yet. All is not lost. There is still hope! Your eating disorder could be a factor of concern. If you aren't getting the nutrition your body needs all of your systems suffer - brain included! Get to the neurologist and do whatever he tells you. Ask a lot of questions and read, read, read! Good luck and my prayers are with you!

Answer 4

As a matter of fact, a patient can be diagnosed 90% by history and physical examination and only 10% by using expensive tests!

Seizure disorders are diagosed based on history and physical examination and eeg is only an adjunct to the diagnosis of the disease (that goes true for any kind of disease).

If your doctor is well trained in diagnosing neulogic disorders, he/she may get the correct diagnosis without even subjecting you to expensive diagnostic tests. And if he/she gives the correct diagnosis, he/she may give you anti-seizure drug like phenobarbital to control your seizure/epileptic/convulsive disorder!

It is only now that doctors have become dependent on lab test results. But if you will notice, in the official lab result, there is always the phrase that goes: "please correlate with clinical findings."

Answer 5

no, not a profesional doctor anyway. Seizers are located in different parts of the brain, and different actions are required for certain types of seizers

Answer 6

Do you watch House? well he a doc which gave medicine n cures without having much proof. But yet hes a good doc. Just take everything in a bulk n stop all sensitive medicine -__-'l'
p/s : please prepare your coffin.

Answer 7

Whisky and Pot. At least you'll forget about your seizure!

Answer 8

they need to have proof of wat type of seiure the person is having.
my brother was having some type of seizure and was caught on camera.
the doctors somehow figured out wat type he was having and gave him meds

Answer 9

i would ask your doctor

Answer 10

no