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Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP27 >> Recalls that having an MRI was painless and all part of the process.

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1995. Tried a number of different drug treatments, and on average has about one seizure per year. Current medication: lamotrigine (Lamictal).

Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 50-69 >> Interview EP03 >> 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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