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Focal Seizures - I've Ran Out of Options

New postby seizingsince88 on Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:39 pm

I've had focal seizures since I was three years old. I've only had a few generalized seizures my entire life...

I've tried medications, been evaluated for surgery and said to be a poor candidate due to the location of my dysplasia, and even tried alternative therapy with little success.

I'm currently looking into deep brain stimulation (DBS) which is said to be successful for 40% of the patients who use it, but 40% isn't enough to make me jump aboard.
I'd like to see some other alternatives instead of DBS. I know it's probably my best shot of decreasing my seizure activity, but I'd like to know if there are more out there.

Much thanks,
Harrison
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Re: Focal Seizures - I've Ran Out of Options

New postby MG (Admin) on Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:26 am

What did the MRI and EEG show?
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Re: Focal Seizures - I've Ran Out of Options

New postby seizingsince88 on Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:11 pm

The MRI showed a dime sized dysplasia in my motor strip/speech area. I'm not sure how to interpret a EEG but I know I have over activity in my brain rather than a under activity.
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