My son who is 5 is having an EEG today to test for epilepsy?

Question

how should i explain what is going to happen to him? I am nervous that he will be ok (not have epilepsy hopefully its something else)

Answer 1

I had one done before. Its really simple, they put little sticky pads with wires connected to them around your head and connect the wires to a computer, then the flash light in your eyes to see if any seizure activity happens. Luckily I didn't, my sister didn't either although she still had epilepsy, just not brought on by lights. Anyway, I guess I would just tell him that it doesn't hurt, that they will attach little pads to his head and flash lights at him for a bit. Tell him it is to make sure he isnt sick.