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@pamelastewart5

Hi! My name is Pam and I am the mother of a 40-year-oid son with uncontrolled seizures. They started without warning when he turned 3 (he was "normal" until then) and have continued for the last 37 years. No cause has ever been discovered. He lives at home and has slowly become totally disabled (mentally and physically) as the years passed and the seizures continued. They are when he is asleep 99.9% of the time, so we are fortunate there (less chance of injury). We have tried many anti-seizure medications, many diets (including the very strict ketogenic diet), and many alternative treatments without lasting improvement. For the last 2 years we have been trying medical marijuana, with mixed results. I would love to hear any suggestions/ideas that have worked for others in his situation.
Thanks so much!

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Replies to "Hi! My name is Pam and I am the mother of a 40-year-oid son with uncontrolled..."

Hi @pamelastewart5, welcome to Connect.
There are several members who have adult children living with epilepsy, like @sarahlou @twiceinalifetime @michele0161. And I know @jakedduck1 and @dawn_giacabazi will join me in welcoming you to the forum.

You can read more about Sarah's story here:
- Second surgery for my 28 year old son. Advice needed please https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/second-surgery-for-my-28-year-old-son-advice-needed-please/

You may also wish to share about your experiences with medical marijuana here:
– Medical Cannabis as a treatment for Seizures https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/medical-cannabis-as-a-treatment-for-seizures/

I think you might appreciate connecting with IHateDiabetes. She cares for her adult son, who is disabled, and shares with others in the Caregivers group, for example here:
- Too much paperwork. Its overwhelming. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/too-much-paperwork-its-overwhelming/

Pamela, what supports do you have to help with the care of your son and his and your mental wellbeing?

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