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Epileptic Surgery
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 13:59Topic: Surgery and Devices
Hi there,
I just got back from my docs. visit and she put me on to a new medication "Keppra" Was taking Lamictal and Zonogram, but am now going off Lamictal. On the other hand, because these medicines reach a certain point that i just get the same amount seizures (Partial Complex) - get them 2 - 3 times a month. My next step to think about now is Surgery. NOt now, but if i agree, i will first have to get screening etc done first to tell me if i really need it. Has anyone gone through this? Or knows anyone...
I have read articles that mention things that i was not expecting.
Resh
Comments
Re: Hi Scott, It was in May of
Submitted by Jonathan David on Thu, 2006-11-09 - 17:00
I understand where you stand. I am having surgery next friday. I have went through 3 med(total 4) this past year and they have found that the meds are not working because I am still having sz. It has came down to surgery which is my best results. I prayed about to god and decide to have surgery. God has given me peace about it and I am not worry about surgery. So pray about it and do not worry and I wish the best for you.
Re: Re: Hi.. I have coped with
Submitted by Jasbuch on Thu, 2006-11-23 - 18:56
Hey Scott, I have had all my testing done and it didn't take nearly that long. It primarily depends on the doctors and when they can schedule it for, but it would take no more than a year to get all tests taken. I had an MRI, a VEEG, a PET scan, a Neuropsychological exam, and a WADA exam all done within like 4 to 5 months. So basically it can take anywhere from like 6 months to a year on average is what I would say, depending on the doctors.
Hi Scott, It was in May of
Submitted by solis on Wed, 2006-11-08 - 22:30
Hi Scott, It was in May of '04 that we (my physician & I) decided I'd be tested for surgery. 2 tests were done by the end of that year: EEG & MRI 3 more tests were completed in '05: a 5/day VEEG test, a 2/day Psych Test, & a 2/day WADA test. The tests did not take 2 years, finding time and a place for me to have them is what added up to almost 2 years. By the end of last year, I had the verdict and had spoken to the neurosurgeon. Surgery was early in '06. Assuming all continues as so far, I'm due to nix the meds next January. Oh.. I may not have said, I'm in Canada where all have basic medical coverage. So, non-emergency hospital testing is scheduled according to when a person applies. But, since all people are entitled to medical coverage, my guess is the waiting to be tested is longer than if I were one who could afford to pay for what many can't afford, as in the USA. Bottom line: higher demand = longer wait time ( logical, but negative) Yet, I was not charged for either my tests or my surgery. (positive) American friends have told me their surgery tests and operation cost thousands of $$. I'm glad to hear you have found a physician that listens and is willing to talk. They are VERY rare. Know I wish you the best of luck in your testing. Let me know how it goes, ok? ~sol