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Jeanne, 58 has epilepsy. dilation & keppra (levetiracetam). lost 60lbs meds adjusted seizures start again. meds adjusted back seizures continue. (levels fine) ideas?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Advice: Find a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy. You may need different medications, consideration for a VNS unit, search for an underlying co-morbidity, and updated MRI with ambulatory EEG studies. Some hospitals have inpatient monitoring centers, and this too may help. A Concierge visit could deal with this in part more thoroughly.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 1/31/2016

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A member asked:

Jeanne, 58 has epilepsy. dilation & keppra (levetiracetam). lost 60lbs meds adjusted seizures start again. meds adjusted back seizures continue. (levels fine) ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Naghmi agreed

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