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Multiple Subpial Transections, anyone??

Sun, 07/31/2005 - 13:04

Topic: Surgery and Devices

I have reflex reading epilepsy, which has been extremely difficult to treat since I was diagnosed 3 years ago. Have gone through drug after drug. Have myoclonic, GTC, and partial complex seizures (still); currently on 2 drugs (MD considering a 3rd again). Cannot have VNS, and in theory, not a surgical candidate since seizures originate in Wernickes Area (language center of brain). Considering pre-surgical eval for MST, a neurosurgical procedure that is supposed to be far less invasive with much less chance of brain damage. Has anyone had this done, and is it anyone whose seizures originate in a part of the brain that carries out a critical function? As you can imagine, I'm really anxious about this; any info would be appreciated. Thanks - Sophie