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It is possible
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 00:20Topic: My Epilepsy Diary
My name is Megan Nordwig, I have had Epilepsy since I was 8 years old!! I am now 23 and with the help of my doctor and medicine I have been seizure free for 3 years!!
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Re: It is possible
Submitted by Heather Clark on Wed, 2013-04-10 - 21:24
Megan, thank you so much for a positive comment. My son has had epilepsy for 12 years & its so frustrating and easy to focus on all the negatives. An awesome story like yours gives everyone hope & Im so happy for you! I wish you a long & seizure free life:)
Re: It is possible
Submitted by mereloaded on Wed, 2013-04-03 - 12:03
Congrats! Yes, many achieve remission with the appropriate medicine/dosage and some lifestyle adjustments.