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Interview EP11
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Recalls her experience of having an EEG.
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
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Epilepsy
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Aged 50-69
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Interview EP03
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Recalls the tests he had and feeling claustrophobic during the MRI scan.
Had seizures since 1986. In 2002 these were diagnosed as non-epileptic seizures. Had been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol). Is currently being weaned off medication. Seizures have now stopped.
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