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Can I Have Different Types?
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I seem to have different types of epilepsy? Is that possible or am I not remembering them accurately?

posted September 28, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it is possible to have more than one type of epilepsy

posted October 5, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , It’s possible to have more than one type of seizure. For example, when I began seeing my current Neurologist in November 2019, she had me do a 5 day in hospital video EEG & since my seizures aren’t as frequent or severe as some peoples, I didn’t have any while doing the EEG, however they said that while I slept the EEG showed mostly Focalized seizure activity but some Generalized seizure activity. I have complex partial seizures & nocturnal seizures where I have seizures in my sleep. I don’t have auras & so I don’t always know I’ve had a seizure unless I notice something is odd or someone witnesses it like my Mom or stepdad who I still live at home with. Growing up I had petit mal seizures, now known as absence seizures. Here is a link that might help describe the types of seizures for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizu... . Your friend in Texas, Becky

posted September 28, 2023 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's possible I have 2 types of epilepsy

posted September 29, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes I have all types

posted October 3, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It’s possible! Have you spoken to your MD?

posted September 29, 2023

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