Sherry,

 

I'm glad you have such wonderful doctors.  I'm fairly new to Epilepsy, so I probably should have kept my big mouth shut.  I've only been diagnosed since May of 2006.  When I read everyone's stories, I find it hard to feel sorry for myself because I've had a total of three Tonic-Clonic seizures that we know of, but multiple simple partial aura seizures.  I haven't had anything since going on meds a year and a half ago.  Reading stories like Lars' makes me feel pretty humbled and lucky.  I freak out about the thought of having ANY seizures, as I am home alone with my children much of the time, so I can't imagine what it must be like to live with so many seizures.  I would be totally paralyzed with fear and unable to function.  I really admire anyone with this affliction who lives a "normal" life while dealing with seizures.  I know I couldn't handle it.  I literally have panic attacks even thinking about having a seizure and sometimes I have to take Ativan just to calm down.  It's pathetic, really. =) Best of luck with Lars, I hope this new treatment works out.    Take care.

 

Lynn