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atypical epilepsy

Can a mild form of atypical epilepsy in a recently diagnosed 66 yr old female become worse over time or develop into the regular form of epilepsy?
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I don't know why the stars appear in my post, but I believe I was basicaly saying "medicine."
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As long as the correct ************** is given to a person who has atypical (absence) seizures, they will not become a more severe form of epilepsy.  However, left untreated, atypical seizure symptoms can get much worse, increasing in number and severity.  There are many kinds of seizures and epilepsy, and it is critical that the correct medicine is used to keep them at bay, so a doctor who understands pharmacology well, they'll know what the best drugs are for certain types.  I would tell you those, but my information may not be up-to-date.
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