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Epilepsy and sclerosis?

Thu, 03/23/2006 - 20:41
I've just read Howard Zwirn story and it really scares me. I suffer of complex partial seizure and I overwent the temporal lobectomy. Unfortunaly the operation didn't work because I started to have seizures again. In addition, I had big memory probems and speach problems too. Slowly, I gained back much of my memory and strength to go on with my life and to use my brain again. I regain some of my speach ability too. What about the mesial temporal sclerosis? So, there is a possibility for those who suffer of complex partial seizure and overwent surgery to have in the future a mesial temporal sclerosis? Can somebody explain me about this issue? Thanks. Edy

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Re: Epilepsy and sclerosis?

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2006-03-27 - 09:32
Mesial temporal sclerosis is the term used to describe changes in the neurons (brain cells) in the temporal lobe that may be the cause of the seizures. Usually if the area can be removed easily, there is a good chance of surgery helping. Sometimes, it's difficult to remove the whole area that was causing the seizures, and in that case, the chance for complete control of seizures may be less than in people where all could be removed. Everyone is different however, and just because seizures occur in the early period after surgery doesn't mean it won't help seizures long-term. Long-term followup with group who performed the surgery is very helpful to keep track of what is working, what isn't, what to do, and next steps. www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/mri_why.html www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/surgery.html Best wishes, Epilepsy.com Resource Specialist

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