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I Suffer From Epilepsy Apparently I Have Gotten It From My Mother Is There Anyone Who Has The Same Kind
Yes, it's possible to inherit epilepsy from a parent. According to the search results, if one parent has epilepsy, the chance of their child developing epilepsy is less than 5%. If both parents have epilepsy, the risk increases slightly. The type of epilepsy can also impact inheritance - generalized epilepsy is more likely Show Full Answer
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For me it came from the extended family, but yes. I never give up. I finally had brain surgery, I am now more then 10 years seizure-free. Never give up you can do this.
Epilepsy, SUDEP and SUDS run on Dad's side of the family. One brother and sister had TC's and focals. Focals, in my case. Another sister had a TC and I swear has focals but the seizure meds were cut in half. Brilliant. Cousins, also, one with focals then TC. Another had 'shaking all over' thought to be anxiety. She died in her sleep at 30. Another with TC's she seems to have outgrown and Absences. Another started with focals and died with 1st TC a few weeks later. My dtr. died with her first TC.
Yes that's the kind I have and it's aggravating that as I'm coming out of it if I go outside I will run
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