Why epilepsy now, I’m 39 years old? - Epilepsy Action
Why epilepsy now, I’m 39 years old?
We’re often asked this question but for most people there is no explanation. Sometimes the reason epilepsy develops is clear. It could be because of brain damage caused by a difficult birth; a severe blow to the head; a stroke; or an infection of the brain such as meningitis. But for most people - six out of ten, in fact - there is no known cause.
I was 30 when I had my first seizure, I think it was stress related, but why then, I cannot answer
I was 47 when i had my forst seizure. Doubt I will ever know why for certain.
My husband had his first seizure in 1999. Then seizure free for seven years. Since 2006, he has experienced a combination of absence seizures, complex partial seizures and grand mal seizures. Last week he was diagnosed with a low grade tumour in his parietal lobe - once he has had his video telemetry test we will find out whether his seizures are single focal point or multi focal point. If single, then most likely the tumour is causing them. However, if multi focal then who knows.
We never thought we'd be in a position to get an answer as previous neurologists had always said "its one of those things". Hopefully we will get the answer and treatment my hubby requires.
I hope your journey is less stressful.
Nina
I was 46 and had several Tonic Clonic seizures since then have had a mixture but seem to have more absence seizures now ...medication controlled them on and off but now Ifind stress / anxiety brings them on in a mild form ...will never understand why .
Hi Spots1
There’s so much we still need to learn about epilepsy. Meanwhile you might find Epilepsy Action’s information on wellbeing useful: epilepsy.org.uk/info/wellbeing
Cherry
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