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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member You would be in remission at 7-10 years. If you had a seizure after that it just means you had a seizure after remission. I didn't think it was a thing either but apparently it is.
54 born epileptic before the MRI, absence seizures and society especially family thought I was a day dreamer. Grew out of those before I even understood what postictal was and then had my first Grand Mal in 2003, followed by 250+ over 3 years until a stroke and brain surgery. Then 2014-2018 seizure free, several clonic tonic seizures. Now on three Anti-Convulsants again and having absence seizures, but no Clonic tonic seizures since 2018. Not to rain on your remission, but once they begin it's extremely difficult to say. I know many who've been in remission for 8 to 10 years only to have them return. I read your profile and it sounds like the first one in 2013 was major.
Be hopeful and cautious at the same time.
Technically I'm in remission. I have been for about two years. My last eeg came back fine the only thing is because I have TLE it won't come back completely clear even though I'm not having seizures due to the scaring.
Has anyone gone into remission with normal EEG and MRI results?
Yes, remission is definitely possible! Around 70 percent of people with epilepsy who receive appropriate treatment can become seizure-free within a few years. Some never have another seizure, while others may have occasional breakthrough seizures.
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I’m terribly sorry if this offends anyone, but EEG’s have existed since the 1970’s or possibly before then. They just never worked for me. I hope they work for everyone that has one. The only test that worked for me and will work for everyone is the Depth Electrodes Test. A second thing to get now is the Vagus Nerve Stimulator. That does work, at least for myself. Good Luck Everyone!!!
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