Re: [epilepsy] Having seizures

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Re: [epilepsy] Having seizures

CBI,

Welcome to our group.

When I was diagnosed 47 years ago I had grand mal szs but
about 15years ago they changed to more like complex partials.
My daughters say my brain is scrambled for a couple days.

I was 30 then and had 3 daughters 2, 4, and 6 plus a husband--
(now ex).

I consider a sz anything that for a few seconds or minutes--
you brain goes on vacation. You maybe conscious but your
brain isn't working correctly.

I have been on Dilantin and Phenabarb for over 20 years. My
last sz was 2 years ago and before that it was 4 years.

My szs have never been frequent. I have been a home health aid
for 25 years. I drive, do volunteer work and am on committees at
the retirement center where I live.

I knew a man who had tremors and I did not consider them szs.

Millie

>
> What is good seizure control? Does having tremors count? How many
> seizure do those on medication have each year and be considered under
> control? When partial seizures occur and don't develop into larger
> seizures, is that considered not in control? As we get older does
> seizure frequency increase? Any experiences for those in their 50's
> and 60's who have had seizures for years?
>
> CBI
>
>

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