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post stroke seizures caused by scar tissue

Mon, 01/28/2013 - 15:54
My husband is on 650 mg of Lamictal xr.  He recently had a seizure.  The Doctor wants to add 300mg of Trileptal.  His seizures began post stroke.  The doctors say scar tissue is the cause.  He has been on numerous other drugs, to no avail.  We are at a loss and need help in preventing these seizures. Any suggestions or comments?

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Re: post stroke seizures caused by scar tissue

Submitted by gaeton on Sun, 2013-02-10 - 21:02
Thank you. I also hope my husband gets the right medication. He is scheduled for an EEG as well as an MRI. We also have an appointment in April at Georgetown Epilepsy Center. We are willing to travel anywhere to get the right help in preventing the seizures. It has been easier dealing with the effects of the stroke than dealing with the epilepsy. The drugs all have unpleasant side effects and you never know where or when a seizure will occur.

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