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surgery at 40
Tue, 12/07/2004 - 01:55Topic: Surgery and Devices
I was diagnosed with grand mal seizures at the age of 13. I was really scared about the hole situation at hand, i have heard that there are surgerys that can help, but not sure if it is right for me...I have been seizure free for almost 5yrs now. I also found out that the medication that i take causes weight gain and liver damage. If there is anyone out there that has had any of the surgerys that they perform on seizure's can you please write back...... thanks 4 your time
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Submitted by Yakota on Mon, 2005-05-30 - 22:38
Hi Lisa. I am glad you found a doctor who is willing to decrease your meds. From my experience this is not the norm for docs to decrease meds. How many AEDs are you on? Do you have the vns? You say that the sezure is less because of your life style. What kind of changes did you make that helped? Blessings. Linda.
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Submitted by angel_lts on Tue, 2005-05-31 - 19:26
linda, Yes I have been with my doctor for 15 years now. I can say and anything to her. I really do like her. I am down to one med now. Yes I am on the VNS but it is turned off for I got sleep apnea from it. I can turn it on when need.I just change my diet, vitamins. coconut oil things like that.Lisahttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/
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Submitted by Yakota on Mon, 2005-05-30 - 22:31
Lisa. Hi. I a glad you found a docor who actually is willing to decrease your meds. Who is she? it sounds like you really like her. That's good Lisa. How many AEDs are you on now? Do you have the vns? Blessngs. Linda.