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What Is The Prognosis For A 66 Year Old Woman, Not Treated Until 32. With Grandmals, Petimals And Status Epileptus. I Was 7 When Diagnosed

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Rohnert Park, CA

Epilepsy. Just now diagnosed with Epileptus, at 66 years old. All forms of with epilepsy. seizures were not attended to, until I was 32.
I was 32.

November 29
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The prognosis for someone diagnosed with epilepsy at age 32 depends on several factors, including the type and frequency of seizures and how well they respond to treatment. Since this woman has grand mal, petit mal, and status epilepticus seizures that went untreated for over 30 years, her prognosis may be more complex Show Full Answer

The prognosis for someone diagnosed with epilepsy at age 32 depends on several factors, including the type and frequency of seizures and how well they respond to treatment. Since this woman has grand mal, petit mal, and status epilepticus seizures that went untreated for over 30 years, her prognosis may be more complex. With proper medication and lifestyle changes, many people find good seizure control even after years of uncontrolled seizures. However, because her seizures involve loss of consciousness and episodes of nonstop seizures, there is a risk of injury and complications. Close monitoring and adherence to treatment will be important for her health and safety.

November 29
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am 63 now and started some-kind of seizures when I was 53, where one was so bad that a TIA-stroke was thought to be a seizure and not a strong stroke. At 55, I had surgical removal of 98% of 3 Neuroepithelial cysts from my right front lobe and my seizures went from strong Tonic-clonic seizures to Absence seizures right up to to today. No kind or amount of medications can me help because I went through that research. On average, MRIs in the U.S. can cost $400 to $12,000 where in Canada it costs $0, but a scan could tell them if you have a brain tumor.

November 29
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I give you a hug! I never went to a doctor until I was in College. The newer machines can give a clearer diagnosis or cause of your seizures. I found out till I was 40 that it was a birth defect via an MRI. Each person is different! I wish you the best!

November 30
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
My epilepsy is due to a tragic birth too where I got no blood or oxygen which killed my brain cells (neurons)

November 30 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It really depends on what the MRI will show. Sorry to hear.

November 29

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