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Shreveport, LA

I was diagnosed several years ago with grand mal seizures, except that an EEG wouldn't detect them while I was having them. Was diagnosed with hereditary seizures.Was wondering has anyone else heard of the term or something similar??

August 3, 2015
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am so glad I found this site!

August 5, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes- my son has them. You are more sensitive to NOT taking medicine than any other seizure. It's good to know its hereditary but bad cause if you miss a dose you are at a higher risk to have a seizure if not multiple seizures! Good luck & don't forget to take your meds!

August 4, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My Dad had grand mal seizures but I have petit mal seizures and have only had one grand mal. I didn't start having my seizures till the second grade when I hit my head on the monkey bars & so we don't know if I got them from that or my Dad or both. My brother doesn't have seizures. Take care! Your friend, Becky

August 3, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Mine are thought to be hereditary. It is on both sides of my family.

August 3, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Oh yes! Seizures are definitely hereditary in my family; my grandad, me, 3 cousins and my son. I don't know about anyone before my grandad, though.

August 3, 2015

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