adult onset

I had my 1st absence seizure last week during a very relaxing deep massage. It was simple until a few minutes later, when I vomited 10 times in a half hour. Went to ER, got on anti nausea meds, they ran tests and cat scan and then referred me to a neurologist. He ordered EEG and MRI and I will...

My cousin, 27 years old, was diagnosed a few weeks ago with adult onset epilepsy. The siezures were bad but are improving. My biggest question(please forgive me) is if adults with epilepsy can ever be independent and live on their own? Her mother is convinced she's debilitated forever. I feel...