Is There a Correlation Btwn Epilepsy & Birthmarks? Posted: 09-22-04 12:33pm
Both me and my half- brother are
epileptics on keppra. We only have the
seizures when we're sleeping; and he has
them far for frequently then I do. Hes
only 3 yrs old, but i'm 18 and had my
first seizure (that I know of) about a
year and a half ago.
What's interesting is that we both have
'cafe au lait' birthmarks (a slight,
discoloration on the skin thats hardly
noticable). Whats even more interesting
is that there in the same spot. Recentlly
ive noticed that mine got larger. I've
heard there is a correlation between
seizures and birthmarks like mine.If
anyone has any info, i'd really appreciate
it. Thanks!
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kayak2mom
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Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 14 Location: CT
Posted: 10-08-04 10:33am
If you look up information on
neurofibromatosis you will find that there
is a correlation with that and seizures
sometimes. Usually it is a high number of
cafe spots that doctors are concerned
about....
My son has epilepsy and has a cafe spot,
his cousin has one in the same place and
does not have epilepsy...Neither have
nf...
Tuberous sclerosis also can have cafe
spots, but it is several other skin things
as well.
Have you and your half brother gone to a
genetics doc to see if it is related?
