I have been taking Tergrettol-400 (BDS) and Mysoline-250 tablets for long (since last 15 years), can I ever have any hope of laying off the tablets? Seeks medical advice.
2007-03-27 01:28:32 · 5 answers · asked by Sheeja b 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
They have an implant they can put in your brain. It's still considered a risky surgery though
2007-03-27 01:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by lilly j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a surgery that can be performed that separates your left and right brain. This cures the epilepsy, but the side effects are a little strange. After the surgery, if you close one eye, you won't be able to read, and if you close the other eye, you won't be able to recognize objects. As long as you keep both eyes open, you'll be okay. Ask your doctor about this surgery. It has been around for a while.
2007-03-27 01:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
I think it is possible for epilepsy medication to stabilise seizures altogether but everybody is different. Different combinationms of drugs work for different people, some may never have seizures again as a result and some may still suffer them. The medication should reduce the frequency of them though. You may be able to be weened off of the tablets totally. Ask your neurologist for advice.
Scott
2007-03-30 06:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by scott.radley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and their isn't a cure for it as of yet. However their are procedures to rid you of medication or using not so much medicine, it requires brain surgery. I would inquire about this to your primary, let him know your concerns. There is always other options but not without risks. I hope this is useful to you, take care.
2007-03-27 01:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by nursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the origin of your seizures. I once was lost to regular szs. but later in my life, mid 30's, a neurologist set me free by brain surgery. My sz. were localized in one area of my brain, and the area was completely taken out, thereby setting my free from regular sz invasion.This is outlined in my book Facing Me.
There are also ways to better control sz. as in the vegus nerve stimalator (VNS). This is a wonderful pacemaker like device to be used if surgery is not possible.
Talk to your local Epilepsy Foundation and they will assist you greatly. You do not have to be stuck, although some doctors who are not as up-to-date on new techniques to not give this info to their patients.
Good luck! and don't give up. There is HOPE.
2007-03-27 08:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Piano and More 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋