Is Epilepsy genetic?!
Question: Is Epilepsy genetic!?
I have Epilepsy!.!.!.!.!.!.!.I am wondering,can my kids inherit this disorder!? Nobody else in my family has this but me,I would really hate myself if I passed it to my kids!.!.!.!.so is it possible!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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In most cases, epilepsy is not inherited!. The website I found states that, "sometimes epilepsy happens as part of an inherited medical condition, passed from parent to child!. This is rare, but includes the conditions neurofibromatosis and tuberous sclerosis!."-both of these are fairly serious, but rare diseases that are associated with seizures!. However, in my family, my mother's sister, my younger brother and I all suffer from epilepsy-3 different types!. So I've been wondering the same thing, I'd hate to pass it on to my children!.
My neurologist has always told me that if I was planning pregnancy, to speak with him ahead of time!. Many anti-epileptic drugs can cause deformities and abnormalities during pregnancies!. It's a scary thought, I know, but if you talk to your doctor, there are some AEDs that are safer for pregnant women!.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me!. I wish you the best of luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
My neurologist has always told me that if I was planning pregnancy, to speak with him ahead of time!. Many anti-epileptic drugs can cause deformities and abnormalities during pregnancies!. It's a scary thought, I know, but if you talk to your doctor, there are some AEDs that are safer for pregnant women!.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me!. I wish you the best of luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I worried about the same problem!. I have been epileptic since I was 13 years old!. Now I have 4 children!. I asked my epileptologist that question the last time I saw him!. He said the risk is a little greater than when a child with no history of epilepsy in the family gets it!. The percentage of our children getting it is 6%!. A child with no history is 4%!.Www@Answer-Health@Com