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Wrong diagnosis?

Went 12 years seizure free thanks to the wonders of Tegratol CR - then two years back what I thought was petit mal was returning, however looking back the 'absences' were and are atypical about 15 per month often based around food and sometimes accompanied by sweat but no zoning off into the parallel world which I used to weirdly like. I mostly aware of where I am and with whom I am speaking although the thread goes.

I got two opinions, one change the meds, two up the meds which I did following a brain scan which revealed nothing. No some five months later the 'absences' still occur and if anything are becoming more intense.

Blood tests show only wonderful healthy blood, I take exercise, aside from a little fish I have a mostly vegetarian diet, and have reduced alcohol to boring levels of abstemiousness. I have pretty a stress free life other than the concern that something is up and perhaps myself and those better qualified have missed. Any suggestions greatly welcomed.
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Thanks for the comment - will have a look into this.
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I guess the best thing you can do is have the anti-body drug test for your medication.  As I am not a doctor I don't know too much about that test.  I am just someone who has somewhat of an understanding of how this works.  Please feel free to come back and update us on how you are doing.
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