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Age 62, female. 1st seizure in jan 98 and last one in may 11. occurs in 2-5 years. under medication at present. can it be completely cured?

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Dr. Indravadan Gatiwala answered

Specializes in Neurology

She is doing extreme: It can be but 2 seizures in 5 years are suggesting good control. Do not expect it will go away forever.Talk with your neurologist for newer seizure medicne.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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