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DiscussionLennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) diagnosis
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Aug 8, 2020 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "My name is Pam and my 40-year-old son has Lennoix-Gesault Syndrome, diagnosed ten years ago on..."
Hi, @pamelastewart5 - I have moved your post here to this discussion on Lennox-Gastaut syndrome so that you can connect with others familiar with this type of epilepsy. I'm so sorry to hear you were told your son would be fine and that is not the way things turned out. I can imagine it would be very hard to see your son slowly lose so many abilities.
I am glad to hear your son has a wonderful day program to attend. It does sound like you have been through a lot of treatments, which is challenging. I'm hoping some of the other members in this discussion like @briandungan @kathyann @davesmo04 will have some thoughts for you on whether they may have experienced some of the same things in their own or a loved one's journey with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. @jakedduck1 @hermsenk and @patrassi may also have some thoughts for you.
Have the phenytoin (Dilantin) and methsuximide (Celontin) been helpful at all? How has your son tolerated them?