Abnormal EEG but No Seizure

I'm sorry your family is going through this. I don't have any experience here (sorry) but I was wondering, have you considered getting a second opinion 1st?
It does seem that the doctor isn't especially good at communicating- he may be a fine doc, however. You could call his office and leave a message to call you when he has time to answer some questions- if you do, keep a list by the phone so you don't forget anything.

I prefer doctors who take the time to communicate what is going on so we don't freak out. I know they're busy- but I'd say it's pretty important, and it's part of their job. I've switched docs more than once because of communication issues- and have never been sorry.
I know it's easier said than done, but try not to panic. It could very well all turn out to be nothing.
Hang in there! :)

Sleep deprived EEGs are more accurate because the brain is stressed from being awake. I've had a few of them and believe that they are the more accurate ones.

I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was four and it was because I had a seizure so if you can get a diagnosis before one strikes then you can avoid the fear and so will your son. I had a cat scan, brain x-ray and EEG when I was first diagnoses, along with some blood tests.

Seizures are treatable with the right medication. Hang in there, it's scary for all involved. Talk to your doctor or at least his nurse-make a pest of yourself if you have to until you get some answers.

My daughter is 4 yr old and had a seizure-like episode in January. It was scary but she has not ever displayed any symptoms nor has she had any episodes before or after. She has always had excellent development (on time if not early) and shows no delays of any kind.

We recently went to a pediatric neurologist. He explained that some kids will have a seizure once, have a normal EEG, and never have another one. A normal EEG does not rule out a seizure but rather shows any abnormalities which would make seizures more likely. A child with no delays tend to do better even if they have seizures than a child with delays. So, naturally, a child with no delays and a normal EEG would be less likely to have a seizure but if they had them, they would most likely be fine.

I realize this doesn't actually answer your question but I wanted to let you know that the EEG isn't the only indicator or definate answer to seizures or no seizures.

Before your next appointment, come up with a list of questions and write them down. Take the list with you so you don't forget to ask the doctor when you are there. I find that some doctors explain/don't explain depending on how much a patient/parent asks.

My daughter is four and had her first seizure at a year old. she has EEG's every six months, and an MRI every year. She has never had a video EEG, or a CAT scan to deal with the seizures, she had a CAT scan when she fell last year and hit her head. I have no experience with the video EEG. It is good that it was caught before he has a seizure, because they are very scary, not only for the child, but the parent too. Was he sleep deprived for the EEG? My daughters' neuro makes her be sleep-deprived for her EEG's, she says they can get more information from a sleep deprived EEG than a non sleep-deprived. I would call the neuro's office back Monday, and ask them your questions, it is their job to explain what is going on and going to happen with your child. That is what they get paid for. My daughter's neuro I know got tired of me at first because it was like every week I was calling the office with a new question, but luckily they understood, and were very informative and nice about all my questions.