MRI & Epilepsy

[Impulse273]

Greetings! A neurologist believes I have temporal lobe epilepsy. He prescribed Keppra and ordered an EEG and a MRI. I received the MRI results in the mail. Its' impression states, "subtle medial temporal asymmetry with mild prominence of the right temporal horn". Will someone please explain how those findings correlate with temporal lobe epilepsy if any? Thank you, kindly.

[Foggy2]

Please forgive my typo's above.  My ISP sever keeps going in/out.

[Foggy2]

I'm very sorry to hear of your outcome.  It is amazing that one thing can turn your life around into a major life changing event, and like in your situation your career is gone and your on SSD.  I can empathize with you.

Although you have been through a lot, I like to look at the positive side of things (which when you've had a bad day can be hard).  But things could have been worse with you.  Remember laughter is the best medicine, so always find something funny to laugh about every day; it increase your endorphines, which a chemicals in your body that help you feel better.  Perhaps join a support group and/or try to social a little with others who an understand what you are going through (even if it is online).  Since you had to leave your career early, think about volunteering somewhere where they can either provide a ride to them or you can a ride there or do it from home online.  This way you might feel like you are still contributing to society.  These are just a few suggestions; I hope they help.

[ckpoppy1]

My Neurologist that specializes in Epilepsy basically says the same thing however, all of my tests (EEG & MRI) show that everything is normal. I now have a VNS (vagus nerve stimulator) implant in my chest that sends electrical shocks to my brain along with 2 anti-seizure meds (sometime 3) and I still have seizures. For the last 2 years I have also had severe migraines that have sometimes last for weeks. I now also have a Neurologist that specializes in Migraines and headache disorders.Having 2 different Neurologist seems pretty redundant to me especially since neither can seem to find the problem.  Keppra is 1 of my meds as well as Lamictal AND a beta blocker. I also went through Botox injections into my head every 3 months That consisted of 31 injections around my head and down my neck and across my shoulders. YOW!  The new addition is a CPAP which has not been a good experience either. I am looking for some relief. I now cannot drive or work and am currently on disability yet I am only 52 years old. All of this started in 2006 with the seizures. I certainly never thought this is how I would live my life since I did have a career. I hope you have a better outcome then I have had  as well, I also hope someone (or a doctor) that can actually give you the answers you need.

[Foggy2]

Asymmetry means things are not the same on both sides.  The temporal is an area of the brain.  I would ask your Neurologist about these findings.  Usually if something is wrong, the MD will call the patient and discuss this, but if you are concerned, give him/her a call.

Have you had your EEG yet?  This would probably give him/her additional results to answer your questions.

Here is info. on Keppra:  http://www.drugs.com/keppra.html