Everyone is different . When my seizure were very active, my best day was one seizure a day. On my bad days I would have Cluster Seizures 5plus times thru the cluster of seizures.
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That's a really important question, and it's great that you're paying attention to how well your treatment is working.
There's no single "normal" when it comes to seizure frequency — it varies a lot from person to person. The goal of anti-seizure medications (ASMs) is to reduce or completely stop seizures, but what counts as Show Full Answer
That's a really important question, and it's great that you're paying attention to how well your treatment is working.
There's no single "normal" when it comes to seizure frequency — it varies a lot from person to person. The goal of anti-seizure medications (ASMs) is to reduce or completely stop seizures, but what counts as good control depends on the individual. Here are some things worth knowing:
- Seizure-free is the ideal goal for many people, but not everyone reaches it right away — or at all — with their first medication
- Breakthrough seizures (seizures that happen even while on medication) can occur and are worth tracking and reporting to your neurologist
- Finding the right medication and dose can take time and may involve some trial and error
- Keeping an epilepsy diary to log seizures, medications, and side effects can help your doctor decide if a change is needed
If you're still having seizures regularly while taking your medication as prescribed, that's a conversation worth having with your neurologist. They can review whether your current prescription is the best fit for you.
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