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Seizures

Wed, 08/03/2011 - 18:51

I have been dealing with Epilepsy and Seizures all my life ever since I was a baby.

Does Epilepsy and Seizures every go away or does it stay with you for the rest of your life

What are Peti Mal Seizures and Granmal Seizures

Comments

Re: Seizures

Submitted by selltoearn@yahoo.com on Fri, 2011-08-05 - 14:02
It all depends sometimes I am 22 now with seizures and they are pretty much controlled. But it all depends talk to your neurologist.

Re: Seizures

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Sat, 2011-08-06 - 10:58

For a definition of seizure types, click on the orange botton to the left that says "All About Epilepsy & Seizures" and you'll find a wealth of information.

As for outgrowing epilepsy, some people who get epilepsy at a young age, do outgrow it in their adolescence.

I hope this helps.

Phylis Feiner Johnson    www.epilepsytalk.com

For a definition of seizure types, click on the orange botton to the left that says "All About Epilepsy & Seizures" and you'll find a wealth of information.

As for outgrowing epilepsy, some people who get epilepsy at a young age, do outgrow it in their adolescence.

I hope this helps.

Phylis Feiner Johnson    www.epilepsytalk.com

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