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A member asked:
Can thinking about a seizure or being afraid of one give you one. i had 2 when i was 16 in my sleep im 30 now and have been fine on low level dilantin?
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Unlikely: Severe stress can lower the seizure threshold but unless you are seriously obsessing about this problem, it's not likely. Low Dilantin levels can be therapeutic. 14 years of seizure freedom suggests you may have "outgrown" the problem. Discontinuing anticonvulsants always poses some degree of risk, even if low, that seizures might recur. Talk to a neurologist & don't worry so much!
Answered 5/18/2018
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