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• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP37 >> Explains why he wanted to have surgery and did not feel nervous before the operation.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1968. Had neurosurgery in 1999 and has been seizure free since then, though still experiences auras. Current medication: sodium valproate (Epilim) and phenytoin (Epanutin).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP09 >> Explains why she had surgery in the USA rather than in the UK and her feelings before the operation.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1990. Tried various drugs which did not control seizures. Had neurosurgery in 1998 in the USA. Experienced having seizures for 2 years after the surgery, but has been seizure free since November 2000. Current medication: carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP37 >> Recalls how he felt after the operation.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1968. Had neurosurgery in 1999 and has been seizure free since then, though still experiences auras. Current medication: sodium valproate (Epilim) and phenytoin (Epanutin).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP18 >> Recalls her feelings after having the operation and recommends surgery for epilepsy.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1967, at a few months of age. Tried various anti-epileptic drugs and had neurosurgery in 1997 which reduced the frequency and intensity of seizures. Current medication: lamotrigine (Lamictal) and sodium valproate (Epilim).