I need help with this Epilepsy and agent orange

While epilepsy can have genetic links in some people, and for some types, this doesn't pertain to all forms. Many other factors can contribute to neurological problems such as seizures. To tell what caused seizures in an individual situation, people should talk to neurologist at length, and bring up any concerns re past exposure to substances of yourself and family, as well as other possible causes. Neurologist could also give guidance on how agent organge or any substance may affect nervoous system. Take care, Epi_help

My husband is a Vietnam Vet and was exposed to Agent Orange. Although he has AO related health problems, our 34 year old son has epilepsy, adult onset at age 28. The VA does not recognize anything but spina bifada as a birth defect, but admits some children have low birth weight. My son recently went to a regional specialist for his E, and a specialty MRI (that is more in depth than an MRI at an emergency room) showed that he has a small area in his brain where the cells did not completely form. He was 2 weeks early and weighed only six pounds. He is 6'0 now. I believe there is a connection. Are there others with E whose fathers served in Vietnam? If so, their Dads were almost certainly exposed to AO, and if you had low birth weight (or even normal) I say you should ask your doctor to let CDC know. They are starting a new study that will include all birth defects and also AO relationships. Susy McMahan