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I was diagnosis with jme at 22. i read it can be genetic but i have no family history of seizures. i now have a son, 9 mo. what are the chances of him getting jme?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Jme: About 7 percent of families may have a genetic propensity to develop jme. Symptoms usually develop around puberty.They do not cause an mental deficit and are controlled with medication.

Answered 11/17/2013

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