Seizure relapse after 15 years seizure free
I've been seizure free for 15 years on 500mg of Lamotrigine Daily, up until I started to Atypical absence seizures approximately 6 months ago (Initially were unsure it was true seizure activity). A few days ago, I had a 20 minute Focal Seizure, and started sobbing immediately afterwards. License gone and I am now on Medical Leave. (I travel 45 minutes one way to work).
My independence has been stolen from me. I live very rural, with no method of transportation. I cannot work, which is something I am very passionate about and find great joy in. This is my first time navigating this diagnosis as an adult, and I feel very afraid. I guess I never even considered the possibility of loss of seizure control. I feel so lost.
As I am reading through these posts, it made me realize how lucky I am at the same time. All of you are so strong, and have had to fight much harder and much longer to achieve seizure freedom, and I am so glad I found this community.