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His wife developed multi-infarct dementia. He cared for her at home for about 6 years. When she went into residential care it took a long time for her to settle, and she died in the nursing home.
Carer is a husband who cared for his wife first at home, and then later in residential care where she died. They have three children. He is a retired civil...
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2001. Has tried various drug treatments though seizures have not been controlled. Current medication' levetiracetam (Keppra) and clobazam (Frisium).
Not employed at time of interview; married 2 children.
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2001. Was put on gabapentin straight away and epilepsy has been well controlled since then. Current medication' gabapentin (Neurontin).
Technician; engaged, no children.
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1980, shortly after having a stroke. Had severe uncontrolled epilepsy despite trying many different drug treatments. Had a Vagal Nerve Stimulator implanted in 2001, and has experienced a vast improvement both in seizure frequency and recovery time following a seizure. Current medication' carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard).
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1980, shortly after having a stroke. Had severe uncontrolled epilepsy despite trying many different drug treatments. Had a Vagal Nerve Stimulator implanted in 2001, and has...
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1951. Has tried several different drugs, and been involved in various clinical trials. Had neurosurgery at the age of 20. Although respondent had 14 years without seizures, seizures returned and epilepsy is not controlled. Current medication' levetiracetam (Keppra), phenytoin (Epanutin) and clobazam (Frisium).
Self employed stress consultant; married, 2 adult children.
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1980 at age of 13 but had symptoms since around the age of 6. Current medication' phenytoin (Epanutin) and levetiracetam (Keppra).
Voluntary work in health services, previously IT consultant; single, no children.
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1965. Has tried several different drug treatments, and had 14 years free of seizures. Epilepsy has been controlled again since 1997. Current medication' carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard), phenytoin (Epanutin) and diazepam (Valium).
Retired senior deputy headmaster; married, no children.
Carer (aged 44), of her son aged 22, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1982, at 16 months of age. Severe uncontrolled epilepsy and autism, symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, diagnosed in 1997. Has tried several different drugs, and ketogenic diet as a child. Currently on a gluten free and dairy free diet. Current medication' levetiracetam (Keppra) and carbamazepine (Tegretol).
Full-time carer, married, two adult children.
Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1966. Has poorly controlled epilepsy and has tried various drug treatments over the years. Current medication' Slow-release carbamazepine (Tegretol Retard), gabapentin (Neurontin) and levetiracetam (Keppra).
Voluntary charity work; single, no children.
Diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures in 1998, which were triggered by manic depression. Current drug treatment is for depression and seizures, and includes carbamazepine (Tegretol) and sodium valproate (Epilim).
Independent financial examiner; single, no children.
