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Focal & Generalised Epilepsy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Brisbane, AU

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know what the condition is called when you get both Focal and Generalised Seizures?

Just a FYI I'm really only trying to see if there is any official name for this.

Thank you.

June 1, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I just had a look at Focal Epilepsy (HCC) - Hierarchical condition category and it looks more like a risk assessment diagnosis. So while it probably is a diagnosis it is actually a risk assessment. Plus this only covers Focal epilepsy not general referring to Tonic Clonic.

June 2, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I've had it for 25 I had an assessment 10 years ago and it was Diagnosed as Focal and Generalized Tonic-clonic Seizures. But now I'm being reassessed by, a different neurologist and basically over a longer period and so far they of found that my condition may be different than first thought.

June 2, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I've never heard of this I will have to have a look. Thanks for this.

June 2, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member also referred to as Focal Epilepsy (HCC) - Hierarchical condition category

June 2, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have the same condition. Most now are focal seizures if I am awake. Pretty much all seizures during sleep are tonic clonic now, after having brain surgery it really messed with things up there.

June 2, 2023

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