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Non-epileptic attacks

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• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP20 >> Explains that the tests he had showed that his seizures were non-epileptic.

Diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures in 1998, which were triggered by manic depression. Current drug treatment is for depression and seizures, and includes carbamazepine (Tegretol) and sodium valproate (Epilim).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP18 >> Wonders whether an episode she had was a panic attack.

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).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 50-69 >> Interview EP03 >> Describes the seizures he had which were finally diagnosed as non-epileptic.

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.

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP20 >> Describes what first happened when he had a non-epileptic seizure.

Diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures in 1998, which were triggered by manic depression. Current drug treatment is for depression and seizures, and includes carbamazepine (Tegretol) and sodium valproate (Epilim).

• Nerves & brain >> Epilepsy >> Aged 30-49 >> Interview EP20 >> Discusses the tests that showed his seizures were non-epileptic.

Diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures in 1998, which were triggered by manic depression. Current drug treatment is for depression and seizures, and includes carbamazepine (Tegretol) and sodium valproate (Epilim).