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My grandmother had epilepsy, i have epilepsy, what are the chances if my daughter having epilepsy?
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Not an easy answer: Some forms of seizure disorder can be genetic. You shuld consult a nurologist to discuss the type and any associated genetic component to your type of seizure disorder also called epilepsy. An EEG can be advised to determine risk, but cannot be of value if normal at this point.
Answered 1/15/2016
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