What treatment options are available for epilepsy?
February 19, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Jonas Schmitt
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Günther Hirschberg and I have been suffering from epilepsy for several years. In the past, I have tried various medications, but they have not yet had the desired effect. Lately, the seizures have been occurring more frequently and increasingly impacting my daily life.
I am very concerned because I do not know what other therapy options exist for epilepsy and whether there are other treatment approaches that could help me. I would like to learn more about alternative therapy approaches and whether there are non-pharmacological treatment methods that could help me control my seizures.
I would like to hear from you about the therapy options available for epilepsy, especially when conventional medications are not sufficiently effective. Are there new innovative treatment methods or technologies that could be considered in my case? What are the pros and cons of the various therapy options and what risks are associated with them?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with more information on this topic so that I can work with you to develop a suitable treatment strategy to better control my epilepsy.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Günther Hirschberg
Dear Mr. Hirschberg,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise in the field of neurology and nerve medicine. I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering from epilepsy for several years and that the current medications have not shown the desired effect. It is understandable that you are concerned and looking for further treatment options to better control your seizures.
In cases where conventional medications are not sufficiently effective, there are indeed various alternative treatment approaches that can be considered. One option is epilepsy surgery, where the epileptogenic focus in the brain is removed through a neurosurgical procedure. This can be considered especially for focal epilepsy forms if the focus is clearly localized and not in a vital brain region.
Another innovative treatment method is vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), where a stimulation device is implanted under the skin and delivers electrical impulses to the vagus nerve. This stimulation can help reduce seizure frequency and severity. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is also increasingly being researched as a therapy option for epilepsy, where magnetic impulses are directed at specific brain areas to modulate activity.
It is important to note that each of these treatment approaches has its pros and cons and may be associated with certain risks. The decision for a specific treatment option should therefore be made individually based on your personal medical history, epilepsy form, and previous treatment experiences. I strongly recommend discussing all available options with a neurologist or epilepsy specialist and developing a tailored treatment strategy.
I am available to answer any further questions and assist you in finding a suitable therapy. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule a detailed consultation.
Best regards,
Jonas Schmitt
