Suggest Treatment For Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures While Having PTSD

Posted on Sat, 19 Aug 2017

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Question : I have been recently diagnosed with PNES. I have previously had ptsd and some of those symptom are returning. other than therapy what other treatment is available to stop seizures

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Antidepressants and psychotherapy are the key to improvement.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, you have psychogenic non epileptic seizures, with a past history of post traumatic stress disorder. The key steps in your treatment are psychotherapy/counselling sessions and use of antidepressants. We expect improvement in 1-3 months with this treatment.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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