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What Makes Seizures Worse With Age?

Ive had eplipseygrand mal seizures since I was 12 had seizure about 5 yrs ago but now had two others about 4-5 hrs apart they were way worse I am now 57 yrs old I screamed at the beginning of seizure and had seizure wed 4pm and started being myself and pretty much know what was going on by sat afternoon do you know why they would be worse like that m.plamann@
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Q1 : What makes seizures worse with age?
A1 : As a person grows, the liver and kidney functions change. Brain Functions change. These are the reasons for making seizures worse with age.

To solve this, you need to change the drugs or dose in consultation with a Neurologist

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

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Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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What Makes Seizures Worse With Age?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Q1 : What makes seizures worse with age? A1 : As a person grows, the liver and kidney functions change. Brain Functions change. These are the reasons for making seizures worse with age. To solve this, you need to change the drugs or dose in consultation with a Neurologist Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.