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A doc that doesn't have that condition and doesn't have one? Would it' be a difference between the way that they would treat us, nothing against anyone or anything like that, but wondering what it would be like if that would make maybe a little bit of difference with, we are all dif I think but just wondering if it would, I have nothing against the medical system and the personnel who treat me, but just wondering and curious and that is my opinion here on the post here, what do you think you… read more

November 22, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I worked in the field and met other physicians with different abnormalities that were super!

November 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think it all depends on the person (medical), and how they feel about having epilepsy. If they feel bad or empathic about their experiences with it, then they tend to be a little more caring, while others feel that it’s taken away their dreams of being a surgeon or specialist and have no sympathy for others who have it and don’t care that u have it as well.

November 22, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

Would it make a difference if your doctor also has epilepsy?

That's a really thoughtful question! Whether a doctor has epilepsy themselves could potentially affect how they relate to your experience, but it doesn't necessarily determine the quality of care you'll receive.

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Would it make a difference if your doctor also has epilepsy?

That's a really thoughtful question! Whether a doctor has epilepsy themselves could potentially affect how they relate to your experience, but it doesn't necessarily determine the quality of care you'll receive.

A doctor with epilepsy might have personal insight into what living with seizures feels like day-to-day. They might understand the emotional impact, the anxiety around seizure triggers, or the frustration when medications don't work perfectly.

However, a doctor without epilepsy can still be deeply knowledgeable, empathetic, and excellent at their job. What matters most is finding a provider who:

* Listens to your concerns and experiences
* Stays current on epilepsy treatments and research
* Takes time to explain things clearly
* Partners with you in managing your condition
* Shows genuine care for your wellbeing

Many people find their best healthcare relationships are built on good communication and mutual respect, regardless of whether the doctor shares their condition. The key is finding someone who truly "gets" you as a person and treats your epilepsy management as the partnership it should be.

Your curiosity about this shows you're thinking about what kind of care works best for you, which is exactly the right approach!

November 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a friend right now who is trying to get through vet school, and she has celiac disease, and she is having problems getting through school. She has to miss a lot of classes because she gets so sick. I worry she will not make it through school, which is a shame because she works with animals so well, and she is smart as a whip.

November 23, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
If an individual had epilepsy that bad, I doubt they would have made it through medical school for the reasons you mentioned above, and for others as well.

November 23, 2025

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