Question 1

can temporal lobe epilepsy be cured?

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Cured?: In the hands of an epilepsy specialized neurologist and a specialty trained neurosurgeon, it can be a well treated condition if the focus is truly in the medial temporal lobe and it can be resected.  Only those specialists can tell you if the disease is treatable or possibly without symptoms- cured is the difficult word.

Question 2

can you die from temporal lobe epilepsy?

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If untreated maybe: Death risk far higher if seizure generalizes to grand mal, and occurs while at heights or driving.  Also, something called sudep, which is death during sleep.  But, if one takes appropriate anti-epileptic drugs and prevents the seizures, these episodes are rare, if ever, and may very well have a normal lifespan.

Question 3

how do you treat temporal lobe epilepsy?

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Temporal lobe epi: Many people with temporal lobe epilepsy have partial onset seizures or complex partial seizures.  Many people with this condition can be successfully treated with medication, such as lamotrigine or levetiracetam.  People who cannot be treated well with medication may find it possible to obtain relief with epilepsy surgery.

Question 4

does temporal lobe epilepsy cause dyscalucia .

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Temporal Lobe Seizur: Temporal lobe seizures affect the temporal lobe which is intimately involved in memory processing.  After which, confusion and inability to perform tasks can occur.  Calculative ability is in the dominant parietal lobe.  You may appear to have concentration and calculation problems after a seizure that affects memory.

Question 5

how rare is temporal lobe epilepsy onset in age 20?

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: Temporal lobe epilepsy usually begins around age 10 or 20, but it can start at any age.  It is rare (10 cases per 100,000 is one figure I have seen), but it does happen. If you have symptoms (sudden sense of fear or anxiety, anger, sadness, joy), or have had a seizure with fever, or an injury to the brain, see your doctor or a neurologist for a proper evaluation.

Question 6

diagnosed 8 weeks ago with temporal lobe epilepsy. i am 55. i am so angry to have this. why?

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Why?: Anger can be a very normal response to  learning that one's health has deteriorated. Angry outbursts &amp; aggression might also be a symptom of temporal lobe epilepsy. Please let your neurologist know about this.

Question 7

what is the best advice to give my brother who has been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy?

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To take his medicine: Since you are 62, your brother cannot be a lot younger, which suggests that his epilepsy is probably due to a concussion (even if it occurred a long time ago), a small stroke, or another brain lesion. Mri scan may be able to establish the underlying cause and possibly lead to removal of this cause. However, whatever the cause, it is not likely that the epilepsy will stop on its own any time soon.

Question 8

what are the most common complications of temporal lobe epilepsy surgery?

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Depends on the side: The most common problems are just headaches, infections, or the lack of seizure cure.  The more scary complications are the less common complications.  For instance, partial vision loss, memory problems, or speech problems are only seen in 2-5% of patients. Talk to you md about your specific case please.

Question 9

is temporal lobe epilepsy easier to operate on than other types of epilepsy?

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Yes and No: Temporal lobe epilepsy is a specific disease that may be helped by temporal lobe resection. It may be easier to diagnose and offer treatment but the technical part of brain surgery is still the same.

Question 10

ive been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy, can i be prescribed lamotrigine through healthtap?

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: Your condition will be best managed by your current neurologist or a local neurology group specializing in epilepsy as some of these conditions are hard to treat and become refractory. You can always use the paid portion of HeathTap to get a second opinion or a short refill if unable to obtain through your regular docs, service not possible on the free HealthTap platform.

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