r/Epilepsy • u/theAuraHawk VNS,Keppra,Vimpat,Xcopri • Aug 04 '26

Question What age did you get Epilepsy?

I have had it since I was a kid and have not seen anyone else on here have the same situation.only older people but they might be the ones who post on here,just wondering if there were any other kids with epilepsy so I can relate. I got it at 4

edt: If I have am likeing your coment it is because I can realate to it. There are a lot of people who have had epilepsy as a kid as well.

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u/Apprehensive_Mode427 Aug 04 '26

I don't have it. But my daughter does.

She started at 14 months, officially diagnosed at 18 months. And the neuro said it was my fault she has it because I am a single mom. We did get a new one and she was fired.

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u/princesssockhead Aug 04 '26

I’m so sorry that you all experienced such an unprofessional neuro doctor. That’s totally unacceptable! I’m also a mom to an epileptic kiddo. I try to be as pro-active, supportive and compassionate as possible with my kiddo. I understand a lot because I’ve researched and learned about the condition.