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- Mrpag13
- Data Quality: 3 stars
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- Sex: M
- Age: 22
- Diagnosis: LGE
- Duration: 13 yrs
- PRO survey: PRO 3
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Quality of Life:
- Mental: Moderate
- Physical: None
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Seizures:
- 0 CP
- 0 GTC
- 0 SP
- 0 TC
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- Mrpag13
- Male, 22 years, Winchester, IN
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Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief periods of synchronized electrical impulses in the brain that cause temporary changes in thinking, behavior, and consciousness. Seizures can interfere with patients' daily lives so medications are used to help patients become seizure-free and symptom-free. Imagine knowing what treatments work for people just like you — and having the ability to easily connect with those people. That’s what makes PatientsLikeMe different. By sharing your symptoms, treatments and more, you can gain insight into what affects your condition while helping others learn from your experiences. Together along with our strategic partner UCB, we can achieve more. Begin making a difference today!
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