Hi Southie,
It's great to see you back! I'm sorry I haven't sent you a message but since school started up again I have been on the go.
You sound just like me I have had absence, complex partial, simple partial, as well as clonic sz. I found that when I went through my change is when the sz. got worse. I just started taking keppra in August and it has really helped me a lot. Years ago I took klonipin and that didn't help me at all.
As I've mentioned to you before you might want to get a DNA blood test done this will show what AED's are the best for you with the least side effects. In regards to having surgery done get a 2nd opinion that's what I did and I'm greatful that I did because this Dr. knew what he was doing and wasn't there just for the money.
You take care and May God Bless You!

Sue