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Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP12 >> Recalls having an absence seizure on a bus and missing her stop.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1965 at age of 15 but had symptoms since around 3-4 years of age. Had neurosurgery at age of 14 though epilepsy is not well controlled. Current medication: carbamazepine (Tegretol) and levetiracetam (Keppra).

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 50-69 >> Interview EP11 >> Recalls that she had symptoms of epilepsy a long time before she was actually diagnosed.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2000. Tried various drugs which did not control seizures and caused severe side effects. At the time of interview, participant had stopped taking all medication. Current medication: none.

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged under 30 >> Interview EP02 >> Describes what happens when she has an absence.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1996. Seizures have been controlled since 2000. Current medication: Epilim ( sodium valproate), and Lamictal (lamotrigine).

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