hello Im 17 and epileptic - Epilepsy Message Board

deeleeinep · 03-12-2007, 06:19 PM

Hello Im new My name is missy Im 17 I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was thirteen I have several types of seizures I have tried all kind of meds and finally got them semi-under control
I used to have about 18 petits a day now im down to like I also have had some partials and I have about 4 granmals every month to that is alot better than it used tobe I am unable tto drive Im a junior in high school no one around me can relate to me I feel like I depend on my parents too nuch I do not like that

lamac · 03-13-2007, 07:27 AM

Hello deeleeinep....I can't begin to imagine what that name means!? I am happy you found Healthboards....welcome...I check in here often but don't post a lot. I am much older than you (51) and have been taking seizure meds for 11 years. The medication is controlling my Grand mal seizures really well, but I think I may still be having some simple partials.

I have not been 17 for a long time, but I do have a 17 year old God son who stays at my house often. He tells me about life in school...it is sometimes tough for him because he is Deaf and doesn't always know if the students around him are joking or teasing him. I also have a grown son...27 years old. He was with me the first time I had seizures and he had to call the hospital and rode with me in the ambulance. I was very confused and he was like the only person I recognized. Sometimes I feel like I depend on him too much....kinda like you and your parents...huh.

Take care...peace,
Laurie

Travis from MN · 03-13-2007, 11:15 AM

Deeleeinep,

I didn't have luck with the students in school either. More of negative environment for me. However, that aisde, I found a youth orientated support group to be helpfull. If there is one in your area, give it a checkout and see what you think about it.

I was lucky to have my seizures under control still at that age. A few years after HS the "control" was lost and I needed to move to a city that had a bus system.

deeleeinep · 03-13-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis from MN

Deeleeinep,

I didn't have luck with the students in school either. More of negative environment for me. However, that aisde, I found a youth orientated support group to be helpfull. If there is one in your area, give it a checkout and see what you think about it.

I was lucky to have my seizures under control still at that age. A few years after HS the "control" was lost and I needed to move to a city that had a bus system.

thank you guys ok so you have no idea what the username could be it is really simple my middle name included with lee for my dog who died in 03

and ep stands for eastpoint where i live see simple anyways I appreciate the time you take to write it has been hard not being able to do things that my other friends get to drive, go to dances and etc well talk to you later

brent's mom · 03-13-2007, 01:39 PM

Dear Deeleeinep,
Hi! Welcome to the Healthboards! I don't have seizures, but my 14 year old son does and he talks about the same problems you mentioned! It's driving him nuts that he may not be able to get his learner's permit when he turns 15 since we can't get his absence seizures under control! Also, he decided he wanted to be home-schooled since he didn't know when his seizures would strike and he gets kind of lonesome sometimes. But he gives guitar lessons to 4 kids he used to go to school with so that helps.

Anyway, you've found a great, friendly place to vent or ask any kind of questions you can think of without being judged. You take care and keep the faith!

Elaine