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Generalize, partial, or complex?

Wed, 04/28/2004 - 20:54
how do i know if i have generalized, partial, or complex seizures? i have progressive juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, but can't remember which seizure type it is considered. or do i need to ask my doctor for that info?

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RE: Generalize, partial, or complex?

Submitted by WashkuhnR on Wed, 2004-04-28 - 20:54
The people I've seen with Generalize lost full control of there body. I have complex/partial which happens in just part of my brain, and I am able to stand and usually gain consciousness after 2 or 3 minutes.

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