I appreciate your comments here. The 13 is the 1st in almost 30 years. Your suggestion on asking my present neurologist is the way I'll go. No, I don't know the name of a epileptologist here in this area. I'll address that with my present neurologist, as well. My present neurologist has been a blessing. Over the years I know he spent hours of time dealing with my health insurance company as each year he's had a ton of insurance paperwork to complete so I can obtain my Brand name meds. I feel comfortable stating that he likely did not get paid for some of this time. Generic meds don't work for me, as confirmed partially by my being able to reach the 13. In summary, I'll use your suggestion and yes, for me I'll experience some personal emotion.

@santosha I had my final visit with my 16 year patient / neurologist on Oct. 31st. As I think I may have mentioned, he is retiring. We both knew what each other wanted to share, meaning a hug like a quarterback and a wide receiver, one of which would be retiring at the end of the season. You had to keep it professional though. We ended the visit with both of us knowing that we had a true, trusting camaraderie between each other over a period of 16 years. Tough to deal with for me. He's got to feel good though as I am now seizure-free for 16 months. He forwarded my files to an epileptologist, hoping she would add me as a patient. She denied it. So, I'm going to stay with the same Baptist Health group. I feel comfortable though because his assistant went out of her way to say don't worry, the doctor wanted me to be taken care of. He will be missed.