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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Surprise, AZ
December 7, 2017
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes my dad, brother, my two cousins and I have epilepsy. In a weird way, I am grateful that I have others in my family that have it as when you talk about it, they know exactly how it feels. I have a wonderful nephew and we were anxious that he would develop it, he hasn't and fingers crossed he won't in the future. If he does, he has lots of support from all of us.

December 10, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes and I didn't need a doctor to tell me this. My granddaughter and my niece both have seizures. Each one has a different form taking different medications. It seems to skip a generation from my father's side.

December 22, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sadly it can run in the family.

December 9, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it can

December 9, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It is possible.

December 9, 2017

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