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I have what they call petite mall seizures, i'll try anything but brain surgery. suggestions?

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Treatment: Do you have true petit mal or just small seizures. Petit mal is a specific seizure type. In either case there are many medications available to treat seizures. You should discuss this with your neurologist.

Dr Singel agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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