Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Is it possible to outgrow epilepsy?
Tue, 03/04/2008 - 09:28Comments
Re: Is it possible to outgrow epilepsy?
Submitted by capecoral28 on Sun, 2008-09-21 - 23:01
Re: Is it possible to outgrow epilepsy?
Submitted by allisonbadgley on Wed, 2009-03-04 - 18:37
I'm so sorry to hear that, Capeco. I have a simliar story. I had it as a kid...petit mal. Took dilantin. I can't remember how it was determined that I had "grown" out of it, but they took me off the meds. In my early twenties, I started having what appeared to be panic attacks. Looking back I think they may have been seizures. My gut feeling is that I never really grew out of it.
Last summer I had my first Grand Mal. My trigger seemed to be stress coupled with extreme exhaustion. After tests, it was determined that I had left temporal lobe sclerosis....which had to have been caused by years of trauma to that area of my brain. I'm no doc, that's just what I assume. I am now on Lamictal. I haven't had a grand mal since July, thank God.
Don't loose hope.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Capeco. I have a simliar story. I had it as a kid...petit mal. Took dilantin. I can't remember how it was determined that I had "grown" out of it, but they took me off the meds. In my early twenties, I started having what appeared to be panic attacks. Looking back I think they may have been seizures. My gut feeling is that I never really grew out of it.
Last summer I had my first Grand Mal. My trigger seemed to be stress coupled with extreme exhaustion. After tests, it was determined that I had left temporal lobe sclerosis....which had to have been caused by years of trauma to that area of my brain. I'm no doc, that's just what I assume. I am now on Lamictal. I haven't had a grand mal since July, thank God.
Don't loose hope.
Re: Is it possible to outgrow epilepsy?
Submitted by George R on Wed, 2008-08-06 - 13:44
George - NYC-- "Possible"? In a small number of cases, I should think. Mine began around age 26, and despite surgery, a myriad of drugs and the latest treatments, I still could be stamped "E" at my current age of 69. My types of seizures have changed, as well as the number I'll get at one time.They no longer appear to be the tonic-clonic version, and I will get "only" one a month. What I have outgrown is my early fear of epilepsy and concern about what onlookers have to say. I have epilepsy, love life, and hope to live on many more years. Hang in there!
George - NYC-- "Possible"? In a small number of cases, I should think. Mine began around age 26, and despite surgery, a myriad of drugs and the latest treatments, I still could be stamped "E" at my current age of 69. My types of seizures have changed, as well as the number I'll get at one time.They no longer appear to be the tonic-clonic version, and I will get "only" one a month. What I have outgrown is my early fear of epilepsy and concern about what onlookers have to say. I have epilepsy, love life, and hope to live on many more years. Hang in there!