A member asked:

I am epileptic. i tend to lose memory. how do i cure this other than going through surgery. also do epileptics have a higher risk of getting cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Cure: If you are taking more than two drugs and still having seizures, you technically have drug resistant epilepsy. There are numerous medications out on the market and if you continue to fail then surgery may be an option if you are a candidate. I've seen people do well with vagal nerve stimulators if they are against brain resection. Talk to an expert in epilepsy, NOT just a general neurologist.

Answered 2/12/2017

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