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My name is Greg and I was just diagnosed with Epilepsy two days ago while in the hospital for a revision on my left knee. I am in the Air Force and have been on active duty for over 18 years. I have enjoyed a somewhat healthy life other than my knees. Oct 2008, I had a total knee surgery on my left knee and three days ago, I had to have a new part put in because it was the wrong size. I know this has nothing to do with Epilepsy, but I always thought that I was pretty healthy and was very active in sports. My military career has been great. I even had a break in service for eight years and was a local police officer in Texas before coming back in. My knee surgeries have started the Air Force looking at whether or not I am fit for duty. Now, I am sure the Epilepsy will convince them to medically retire me. As to any previous thoughts on Epilepsy, I had no idea before the diagnoses. For the last two years, I had been experiencing the odd smell and sensations they state are auras (don't know if spelling is correct). I wasn't concerned until the frequency started to increase. I told my wife and she wanted me to go to the base to see the doctor. The base doctor of course gave me an antibiotic and sent me home. I count it as a blessing that I needed a revision on my knee and during my hospital stay, I had four complex seizures while doctors were standing in the room! I could not have asked for a better staff who jumped into action and immediately scheduled the EEG and MRI. By morning, I was told of my new condition and was put on Keppra. I kept telling them I was in the hospital for my knee and not my head (jokingly). I am aware of Epilepsy which has been in my family. My nephew who has since passed away from Epilepsy had the most severe case since he was born. My family raised him for about six years and the episodes were very dramatic and being young as I was, very hard to deal with. I hope that joining this forum will provide someone with hope and understanding as to how this comes about. I never thought that I would have it, but I don't blame God or anyone else because I do. I am actually relieved that I now know what is going on and have the medical treatment to support it. I also would like to help other military members who may be experiencing the same thing. I am in the process of a medical review board for my knee, but with Epilepsy added on, I am sure this will provoke the military to discharge me. Thanks for the support I have already received by reading these posts and I hope that I can provide support to others.
My name is Greg and I was just diagnosed with Epilepsy two days ago while in the hospital for a revision on my left knee. I am in the Air Force and have been on active duty for over 18 years. I have enjoyed a somewhat healthy life other than my knees. Oct 2008, I had a total knee surgery on my left knee and three days ago, I had to have a new part put in because it was the wrong size. I know this has nothing to do with Epilepsy, but I always thought that I was pretty healthy and was very active in sports. My military career has been great. I even had a break in service for eight years and was a local police officer in Texas before coming back in. My knee surgeries have started the Air Force looking at whether or not I am fit for duty. Now, I am sure the Epilepsy will convince them to medically retire me. As to any previous thoughts on Epilepsy, I had no idea before the diagnoses. For the last two years, I had been experiencing the odd smell and sensations they state are auras (don't know if spelling is correct). I wasn't concerned until the frequency started to increase. I told my wife and she wanted me to go to the base to see the doctor. The base doctor of course gave me an antibiotic and sent me home. I count it as a blessing that I needed a revision on my knee and during my hospital stay, I had four complex seizures while doctors were standing in the room! I could not have asked for a better staff who jumped into action and immediately scheduled the EEG and MRI. By morning, I was told of my new condition and was put on Keppra. I kept telling them I was in the hospital for my knee and not my head (jokingly). I am aware of Epilepsy which has been in my family. My nephew who has since passed away from Epilepsy had the most severe case since he was born. My family raised him for about six years and the episodes were very dramatic and being young as I was, very hard to deal with. I hope that joining this forum will provide someone with hope and understanding as to how this comes about. I never thought that I would have it, but I don't blame God or anyone else because I do. I am actually relieved that I now know what is going on and have the medical treatment to support it. I also would like to help other military members who may be experiencing the same thing. I am in the process of a medical review board for my knee, but with Epilepsy added on, I am sure this will provoke the military to discharge me. Thanks for the support I have already received by reading these posts and I hope that I can provide support to others.