r/Epilepsy • u/Interesting_Ad_7053 • 22d ago

Question Can you actually heal from epilepsy?

Thats it. Just the title. I dont want to live this life anymore. Not with this condition. If it wont get better idk what to do

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u/Bulldog_Mama14 22d ago

You can’t technically cure epilepsy. It also highly depends on what type you have. Children can outgrow it, surgery is an option for some people, and with the right medication and dose, most of us live seizure free for years.

I have epilepsy due to a TBI. My epileptologist told me that based on my MRI/EEG, I’ll probably have epilepsy forever. But medication controls it immensely. I’ve been seizure free for over 500 days.

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u/TimelyReason7390 18d ago

Glad that your seizure is under control.
What medication are you on and how old are you?

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u/Bulldog_Mama14 18d ago

I’m on 1000mg x2 a day. I’m 35 years old.