I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy as many of you know, and the doctor believes it is genetic. I asked that if he will consider taking me off within 4 to 5 years if I remain seizure free, he said he thinks that's a bad idea and I will probably have to take it for the rest of my life.
My question is, will these seizures get worse over time if I continue taking medication? Like, is there a risk that it will get worse? I've been taking medicine for close to a month and haven't had a seizure yet but they only happen every few months.
I asked after being told that I have to take medication for the rest of my life, if I would be a candidate for brain surgery or VNS and he pretty much said no. I am not sure if he is an epileptologist, but he has had a fellowship in epilepsy for like a year or two.
I won't be seeing my doctor until 3 or so months, and I don't really care to call.
Thank you.
My question is, will these seizures get worse over time if I continue taking medication? Like, is there a risk that it will get worse? I've been taking medicine for close to a month and haven't had a seizure yet but they only happen every few months.
I asked after being told that I have to take medication for the rest of my life, if I would be a candidate for brain surgery or VNS and he pretty much said no. I am not sure if he is an epileptologist, but he has had a fellowship in epilepsy for like a year or two.
I won't be seeing my doctor until 3 or so months, and I don't really care to call.
Thank you.