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Suffering From Epilepsy For 3 Years. Does Excessive Use Of Electronic Materials Effect Epilepsy? Treatment?

Sir/Madam,
I am having Epilepsy from past 3 years and am undergoing treatment for the same but last week i was bit stressed for not getting in a interview where i liked the job profile too much on same night i had a seizure even though i have taken my medications in time does excessive usage of electronic materials effects epilepsy..how it can cured completly
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response

Thanks for your query. Use of electronic material does not affect epilepsy but stress can induce its attack.
You are advised to take medicines, prescribed by your doctor on regular basis. Plz be informed that its treatment is regular and prolonged.
If your seizures are not controlled, the dose of your medicines need to be increased or new medicines need to be added.
I would advise you that until or unless you are completely cured don’t drive yourself, don’t use sharp articles when you are alone, avoid alcoholics and stress creating things, situations and atmosphere.
It would be better to let me know that what medicines you are taking, then I be in better position to guide you.
Hoping that you will get benefit from my advice. My prayers are with you.
Thanks and best regards.
Dr. Ijaz Nasir
Chest Specialist and Head of Chest Department
Gulab Devi Chest Hospital Lahore
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General & Family Physician Dr. Dr.Alekhya's  Response
hello,
Epilepsy can be treated and controlled:
Epilepsy is a treatable disorder. Seizures or fits in about 60-70% patients with epilepsy can be treated and controlled using one simple and inexpensive drug. About 15-20% patients can be helped by the use of more than one drug and some new anti-epileptic drugs that are slightly expensive. The seizures are poorly controlled in about 5-10% of patients who need to be investigated for possible surgical treatment for their epilepsy. Epilepsy surgery in carefully selected patients can even cure epilepsy. With a correct treatment approach, most patients with epilepsy can enjoy life as much as a healthy person can. They can lead full, productive lives... they can continue their studies, go out to work or meet people, even pursue any personal interests that they may wish to.
As i told you above you need to consult your doctor once again as in some cases only one drug is not sufficient to treat epilepsy,some additional drugs may also be included to better effect.Those drugs can be prescribed by your doctor as they know the type of seizures you are getting and what are the current medications you are using.

And coming about the problem of the use of electronic devices provoking seizures....the chances are very low but there are chances it is called photosensitivity epilepsy it can be treated by ostly avoiding the objects which trigger your seizure.
Thank you for consulting HCM,if you have any other doubts feel free to ask me here.Thank you.
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Suffering From Epilepsy For 3 Years. Does Excessive Use Of Electronic Materials Effect Epilepsy? Treatment?

Thanks for your query. Use of electronic material does not affect epilepsy but stress can induce its attack. You are advised to take medicines, prescribed by your doctor on regular basis. Plz be informed that its treatment is regular and prolonged. If your seizures are not controlled, the dose of your medicines need to be increased or new medicines need to be added. I would advise you that until or unless you are completely cured don’t drive yourself, don’t use sharp articles when you are alone, avoid alcoholics and stress creating things, situations and atmosphere. It would be better to let me know that what medicines you are taking, then I be in better position to guide you. Hoping that you will get benefit from my advice. My prayers are with you. Thanks and best regards. Dr. Ijaz Nasir Chest Specialist and Head of Chest Department Gulab Devi Chest Hospital Lahore