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What is the difference between epilepsy with grand mal seizures on awakening and juveinile myoclonic epilepsy?

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Different names for: These are different names for Seizures(doctors call it Epilepsy, if the condition is persistent). You should be checked by a neurologist, unless already done.

Answered 3/21/2020

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