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DNA / Genetic Test is normally used for those who are
under suspicions of a specific possible serious mitochondrial,
genetic medical conditions which Epilepsy is included such as
Autism, Lennox-Gassault, West Syndrome, Angelman's,
and so forth - when in fact some are Epilepsy themselves
and some are associated with Epilepsy.
Others perform this when a child is adopted or there is
no known family background (history) of Epilepsy / Seizure
Disorders. Or the Doctor(s) have some suspicions, it is very
costly and not all Insurances covers it - that is depending on
what they are ordering up.
Sometimes the Doctors / Surgeons are seeing something,
for example in a child's EEG is showing either LGS (Lennox-
Gassault) and West Syndrome; an order of such test would
determine specifically what type the child would have.
Another two would be Oahara (spelling) and LaFlora - and
there are many more, as Neuroscience has progressed and
more and more Doctors are beginning to realize that in
one way of putting it "All that glitters is not necessarily
gold".
Permit me to emphasis this factor; they are finding out that
just because "Epilepsy" is showing up especially in Pediatrics
(babies and children) and Teens - are now usually can mean
something else is going on in there. Which is good news, for
the earlier they are treated, the better and prolonged their
life spans would be if caught early.
This is why when children are very young, even babies, they
perform Neurosurgery after doing tests and finding the conclusions
and affirmation that it is indeed this and knowing where it is
originating from. It is all because the child is still growing and/or
not yet fully developed; meaning there is a higher percentile that
the child will heal and recover; plus have a brighter future than
those who had never been "caught" (tested for DNA/Genetic/and
Mitochondrial).
The other reason is - such factors makes them (including Adults)
a high risk for SUDEP, shorter life spans, more resistant to AEDS
(Anti-Epileptic Drugs), as well as becoming Intractable / Refractory.
While this post is not exhaustive - rather, a gleaning of this and
that to provide an over view insight "skimming across the waters".
There are Foundations out there for such and are associated with
CURE, EFA, FACES, etc. We have a category here in Neuro Talk
for those who have Genetic / Mitochondrial Disorders as well as
specific threads on common Medical Conditions when they can be
related to Epilepsy as well such as Autoimmune Diseases, Autism,
Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia, Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease
just to name a few in Neuro Talk themselves.
In fact - even Epilepsy can be associated with Psychiatric and
Psychological medical conditions, Migraines and Headaches,
and surprisingly there is correlation between Epilepsy and Cardiology!
Neuro Talk has threads on these too - just as there are websites on
these major well-known Medical Conditions, and they too, indicate
right back at Seizure Disorder / Epilepsy.
The information out there is overwhelming and I surely hope they
find the answer for your child soon and your child will indeed, have
a brighter future!
Hope this helps!
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Sharon
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never been in here before!"
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